Born out of the field hollers, work songs, and spirituals sung by African-American slaves and tenant farmers, blues music often speaks of oppression, sadness, and love--topics that transcend racial and ethnic boundaries. American Popular Music: Blues, in more than 450 entries, brings together in a single volume all the aspects of this musical genre, creating an essential resource for music lovers everywhere, as well as those interested in the ...
This newly updated book is an invaluable resource for the musician or aspiring musician who lives outside the major music business markets. The author has lived in New York, Los Angeles, Denver, and Portland, Oregon, and he details the differences in strategies that a musician can use to make a living outside the mainstream music marketplaces. This book shows you how to expand and develop your skills as a musician and composer right in your ow...
The Must-Have Guide for Breaking into the Music BusinessCompletely revised and updated for the twenty-first century, The Music Business provides essential career advice and information on how to get started and advance in all areas of the music industry—from an author who's had careers in music as an artist and professor for more than two decades. This comprehensive volume gives you guidance and information on:• Starting your music career• The...
