Description
Beginning with the arrival of the first Africans in the English colonies, Eileen Southern weaves a fascinating narrative of intense musical activity. As singers, players, and composers, black American musicians are fully chronicled in this landmark book. Now in the third edition, the author has brought the entire text up to date and has added a wealth of new material covering the latest developments in gospel, blues, jazz, classical, crossover, Broadway, and rap as they relate to African American music.
About the Author
Eileen Southern, Professor Emerita of Music and Afro-American Studies at Harvard University, founded and edited the journal The Black Perspective in Music (1973-90). She lives in New York City.
Book Information
ISBN 9780393971415
Author Eileen Southern
Format Paperback
Page Count 704
Imprint WW Norton & Co
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Weight(grams) 975g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 157mm * 38mm
About the Author
Eileen Southern, Professor Emerita of Music and Afro-American Studies at Harvard University, founded and edited the journal The Black Perspective in Music (1973-90). She lives in New York City.
Book Information
ISBN 9780393971415
Author Eileen Southern
Format Paperback
Page Count 704
Imprint WW Norton & Co
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Weight(grams) 975g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 157mm * 38mm
