Album DescriptionAnother twist for Ace U.K.’s ever-popular Golden Age series as they move from ‘pop’ music to ‘popular’ music. “The Golden Age Of American Rock’n’Roll” has been Ace’s top-selling series since its inception in 1991. They have released 10 volumes, plus four spin-off special editions. This new series, subtitled “Golden Memories” will focus on the more MOR hits in the strict timeframe of 1956 – 1965. The formula remains the same, with hits, obscurities an… More >>

The Golden Age of American Popular Music: Hard-to-Get Hot 100 Hits From 1956-1965

Album DescriptionThe Golden Age Of American Popular Music is fast-becoming as successful series as our Golden Age of American Rock ‘n’ Roll. This spin-off from the main series is a collection of Jazz Hits from the core years of 1958-1966.Amazingly, no one has gathered together these hits on one CD before. We are the first to approach it unashamedly from a pop angle eschewing the consciously hip considerations that normally weigh down most jazz compilations.We’ve slightly… More >>

The Golden Age Of American Popular Music: The Jazz Hits From The Hot 100 1958-1966

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Product DescriptionExamine the history of music in the United States. Puzzles, activities, and discussions are included…. More >>

AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC GR 5-8

Classical guitarist, Anthony Ybarra, explores the influence of African rhythms in Latin American music before a live studio audience at UC Santa Barbara.

Product DescriptionThis text provides an overview of the four major areas of American contemporary music: jazz, rock, country, and musical theater. Each genre is approached chronologically with the emphasis on the socio-cultural aspects of the music. Readers will appreciate Joyner’s engaging writing style and come away with the fundamental skills needed to listen critically to a variety of popular music styles…. More >>

American Popular Music

Product DescriptionExplores how the roots of American music began, and how they developed. From European musical traditions in the seventeenth century to African-American music of today, this book will uncover a foundation and appreciation of America’s music. Features genres such as ragtime, blues, Dixieland jazz, swing, big band, musical theater, folk, country western, rock-and-roll, disco, funk, punk, rap, alternative, and contemporary Christian music…. More >>

AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC BB SET

Product DescriptionIn American Popular Music: From Minstrelsy to MP3, Second Edition, Larry Starr and Christopher Waterman examine popular music in the United States from its beginnings into the 21st century, offering a comprehensive look at the music, the cultural history of the times, and the connections between them. Using well-chosen examples, insightful commentaries, and an engaging writing style, this text traces the development of jazz, blues, country, rock, Motown, hip-hop, an… More >>

American Popular Music: From Minstrelsy to MP3 Includes two CDs

The Garland Handbook of Latin American Music is comprised of essays from The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music: Volume 2, South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Carribean, (1998). Revised and updated, the essays offer detailed, regional studies of the different musical cultures of Latin America and examine the ways in which music helps to define the identity of this particular area. Part I provides an in-depth introduction to the area of Latin America and describes th (more…)

DescriptionMartin Scorsese narrates an overview of American film history, beginning with D.W. Griffith and ending in 1969.Amazon.com”I can only talk about what has moved me or intrigued me,” says filmmaker Martin Scorsese (Raging Bull) at the beginning of this four-hour documentary about his passion for U.S. cinema. “I can’t really be objective here.” Hallelujah! A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies is the perfect antidote to the forced and artifi… More >>

A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies

Product DescriptionThis 1999 Grand Jury Prize winner of the Sundance Film Festival tells the intense and humorous story of Mark Borchardt’s obsession to make his horror film, Coven.Genre: DocumentaryRating: RRelease Date: 23-MAY-2000Media Type: DVDAmazon.com essential videoStruggling filmmaker Mark Borchardt is the subject of American Movie, and he may also be the most determined man you’ll ever meet. The straggly haired, fast-tal… More >>

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