Publication

2000-06-01 - Haworth Press

Language

English

Word Count

111,000 words, Guess

Page Count

444 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number99049825
  • LibraryThing4433005
  • Goodreads3204335

Classifications

  • LCCML106.U3G67 2000

Description

"Popular American Recording Pioneers: 1895-1925 compiles rare information that was scattered in hundreds of record catalogs, hobbyist magazines, newspaper clippings, and phonograph trade journals. This volume is the ultimate resource on the subject!" "You'll learn about: the recording industry's formative years; artists' personalities and musical styles; popular music history; and early recording technology and techniques.". "Popular American Recording Pioneers: 1895-1925 provides a unique "who's who" approach to popular music history. It is the definitive work on the music that was popular during America's coming-of-age. No music historian should be without this volume."--BOOK JACKET.

First Sentence

This book covers artists who long ago made records of music that was "popular" in nature, as opposed to records of operatic arias, symphonic works, or concert pieces.

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