Greenwood, 2010. - 1116 pages.
Providing a lyrical history of our nation, this groundbreaking encyclopedia, the first of its kind, showcases all facets of African American music including folk, religious, concert and popular styles.
"Impressive in scope, depth, and scholarship, this three-volume encyclopedia is broader, more extensive, and more up-to-date than reference works that have come before, finding room in particular for expansive coverage of contemporary music and thoughtful reexamination of connections with music of the past."
- Reference & Research Book News
"Although numerous African American-focused reference works cover music, this superb source admirably demonstrates the need for such a specialized work. Highly recommended for both public and academic libraries."
- Library Joual, Starred Review
"The wonderful thing about these volumes is that they afford readers the opportunity to lea about long-forgotten or little-remembered artists who made major contributions to African-American music."
- School Library Joual
Providing a lyrical history of our nation, this groundbreaking encyclopedia, the first of its kind, showcases all facets of African American music including folk, religious, concert and popular styles.
"Impressive in scope, depth, and scholarship, this three-volume encyclopedia is broader, more extensive, and more up-to-date than reference works that have come before, finding room in particular for expansive coverage of contemporary music and thoughtful reexamination of connections with music of the past."
- Reference & Research Book News
"Although numerous African American-focused reference works cover music, this superb source admirably demonstrates the need for such a specialized work. Highly recommended for both public and academic libraries."
- Library Joual, Starred Review
"The wonderful thing about these volumes is that they afford readers the opportunity to lea about long-forgotten or little-remembered artists who made major contributions to African-American music."
- School Library Joual