Music in American Life: An Encyclopedia of the Songs, Styles, Stars, and Stories That Shaped Our Culture [4 volumes] - Tapa dura

"This resource is intended for general, high school and undergraduate students and music students to discover various topics and genres associated with music in the USA. . . . This particular resource . . . is of use and interest in most public and undergraduate college libraries." - Reference Reviews "This set serves as a fine introduction to various influences, venues, forms, genres, and styles of music that affected American life, and the musicians with whom these forms are associated." - ARBA "This superbly written and edited set is full of pleasant surprises. . . . [T]his title does a commendable job of presenting the story of the American condition, past and present, as told through the universal language of melody." - Library Journal, Starred Review "[R]eaders will discover many excellent articles and thought-provoking perspectives. This set is appropriate for public, community college, and undergraduate libraries, and would be useful for courses in American popular music. Recommended." - Choice

A fascinating exploration of the relationship between American culture and music as defined by musicians, scholars, and critics from around the world.