The Oxford Companion to Popular Music |
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Author:
| Gammond, Peter |
Series title: | Oxford Quick Reference Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-19-280004-6 |
Publication Date: | Dec 1993 |
Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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In the latest addition to the esteemed Oxford Companion series, The Oxford Companion to Popular Music encompasses in one alphabetic sequence all that is notable within this vast subject, from jazz, reggae, blues, and calypso, to country and western, rock, and Broadway musicals. There are hundreds of biographical entries on such diverse figures as John Philip Sousa, Joan Baez, and Prince, and numerous articles discussing important songs and other musical works. And throughout, Gammond...
More DescriptionIn the latest addition to the esteemed Oxford Companion series, The Oxford Companion to Popular Music encompasses in one alphabetic sequence all that is notable within this vast subject, from jazz, reggae, blues, and calypso, to country and western, rock, and Broadway musicals. There are hundreds of biographical entries on such diverse figures as John Philip Sousa, Joan Baez, and Prince, and numerous articles discussing important songs and other musical works. And throughout, Gammond includes generous cross-referencing as well as helpful bibliographies for the larger entries. This authoritative and comprehensive volume offers a matchless tour of the popular music world, providing a balance between substantial information and concise assessments--with lots of delightful details along the way.