If you do limit by Library to Music Library, be aware that Clemons or other branch libraries may have helpful materials that you won't find if you limit to one library. Edited by Michael Erlewine, et al. Dictionary of race and ethnic relations, 4th ed. Gives a brief biography and list of sources for ca. The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music .
Most entries are names of performers, groups, and recording labels.
Covers all genres of US and British popular music, as well as reggae, Latin, and African pop. Search Virgo by journal or book title to determine if UVA owns it and its call number. Shepherd, John, et al. Southern, Eileen and Josephine Wright. Stanley, Lawrence A., ed.