The first major textbook to explore US music cultures, this is a must-have accompaniment to the course: An Introduction to American Music. Divided into three parts, it discusses historical, social and cultural issues, including how music history is studied; issues of musical and social identity; and institutions and processes affecting music in the US. The heart of the book is devoted to American musical cultures: American Indian; European; African American; Latin American; and Asian American, whilst the third part focuses on D lobal Musics, D " including Classical Musics and Popular Musics. Written by leading authorities in the field to give the most in-depth and knowledgeable accounts, each section has a basic introductory article, followed by case studies of specific musical cultures. A wealth of pedagogic material, including chapter overviews, questions for study and a chronology of key events in American music, combine to aid student's revision and opportunity for further study. The book also comes with a CD of the musical examples discussed.
Taking a fresh approach to the subject of American music, the book's cultural-historical focus is on the cutting edge of American music studies, making it essential reading for student's on related courses.