The history of modern music
By: Matthew Anniss
Series: The music scene; Music scene
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Published: 2015
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 46
ISBN-13: 9781445139364
Subjects: Music; History and criticism; Juvenile literature
Description: The Music Scene offers a detailed yet readable look at the world of contemporary music for young people. Full of practical, how-to advice and fascinating case studies on many of the world's favourite bands and artists, The Music Scene examines live gigs, recording and contracts, publicity, merchandising and changing fashions in contemporary music. Written by a music journalist, The Music Scene is certain to strike a chord with any aspiring young pop musician. The History of Modern Music outlines the origins and progress of pop, soul, R&B, rap and other forms of music from the 1930s and earlier to today.
Notes: Includes glossary and index.
Table of contents: title: The birth of modern music; title: Everything changes; title: Pop will eat itself.