Encyclopedia of the Blues

Encyclopedia of the Blues
ISBN-10
1557284520
ISBN-13
9781557284525
Series
Encyclopedia of the Blues
Category
Music
Pages
311
Language
English
Published
1997-01-01
Publisher
University of Arkansas Press
Author
Gérard Herzhaft

Description

he popular Encyclopedia of the Blues, first published by the University of Arkansas Press in 1992 and reprinted six times, has become an indispensable reference source for all involved with or intrigued by the music. The work alphabetizes hundreds of biographical entries, presenting detailed examinations of the performers and of the instruments, trends, recordings, and producers who have created and popularized this truly American art form.

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