Musics of multicultural America
Subtitle: a study of twelve musical communities
By: edited by Kip Lornell and Anne K. Rasmussen.
Contributors: Lornell, Kip, 1953-; Rasmussen, Anne K.
Publisher: Schirmer Books; Prentice Hall International
Published: 1997
Place of publication: New York; London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 348
Subjects: Popular music -- United States -- History and criticism; Music -- Social aspects -- United States
Other titles: Multicultural America
Description: This interdisciplinary text introduces the student to the diverse musical cultures that constitute America's musical landscape. Chapters cover twelve communities, from the West Indian steel drum bands of Brooklyn, to Mexican-American mariachi music.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.