{"product_id":"a-history-of-american-popular-music-9781793516848","title":"A History of American Popular Music","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA History of American Popular Music \u003c\/em\u003ehelps readers become more discerning consumers of American popular music through the study of its fascinating history. The text underscores the increased enjoyment and inherent discovery of new music styles and artists when one learns how to describe, analyze, and deconstruct music. Students are encouraged to learn about various facets of music, and as such, broaden their musical interests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpening chapters examine the origins of American popular music with emphasis on its roots, including discussions of the important role of music in African culture, the development of the blues, Black minstrelsy, and white appropriation. Additional chapters address music in post-Civil War America, African American music in the early 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century, the rise of big bands, bop jazz, rhythm and blues, country and western, rockabilly, and rock and roll. Closing chapters speak to how The Beatles changed the landscape of popular music worldwide and how pop music progressed after The Beatles. An appendix lists icons of American popular music by decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeveloped to help readers become more knowledgeable about the music they listen to on a daily basis, \u003cem\u003eA History of American Popular Music \u003c\/em\u003eis an ideal resource for courses in music appreciation and the history of American popular music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Philip Simon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cognella Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/14\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.45d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781793516848\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSimon, Philip:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Philip G. Simon, Associate Professor of Music Emeritus, is an instructor with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Temple University. As an adjunct faculty member at Wilkes University, he teaches private lessons on string bass and tuba and serves on university committees. Previously, Dr. Simon served as Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Music at Wilkes University. He holds degrees from Boston University, the University of Maryland, and his D.M.A. in wind conducting is from the University of North Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cognella Academic Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43245268861043,"sku":"9.78179E+12","price":128.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_ae47a666-1cda-433b-9543-4d806cecc28a.jpg?v=1754396878","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/a-history-of-american-popular-music-9781793516848","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}