Encyclopedia of African American Music [3 volumes]: 3 volumes

African Americans' Historical Roots Are Encapsulated In The Lyrics, Melodies, And Rhythms Of Their Music. In The 18th And 19th Centuries, African Slaves, Longing For Emancipation, Expressed Their Hopes And Dreams Through Spirituals. Inspired By African Civilization And Culture, As Well As Religion, Art, Literature, And Social Issues, This Influential, Joyous, Tragic, Uplifting, Challenging, And Enduring Music Evolved Into Many Diverse Genres, Including Jazz, Blues, Rock And Roll, Soul, Swing, And Hip Hop. 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. Over 500 In-depth Entries By More Than 100 Scholars On A Vast Range Of Topics Such As Genres, Styles, Individuals, Groups, And Collectives As Well As Historical Topics Such As Music Of The Harlem Renaissance, The Black Arts Movement, The Civil Rights Movement, And Numerous Others. Offering Balanced Representation Of Key Individuals, Groups, And Ensembles Associated With Diverse Religious Beliefs, Political Affiliations, And Other Perspectives Not Usually Approached, This Indispensable Reference Illuminates The Profound Role That African American Music Has Played In American Cultural History. Editors Price, Kernodle, And Maxile Provide Balanced Representation Of Various Individuals, Groups And Ensembles Associated With Diverse Religious Beliefs, Political Affiliations, And Perspectives. Also Highlighted Are The Major Record Labels, Institutions Of Higher Learning, And Various Cultural Venues That Have Had A Tremendous Impact On The Development And Preservation Of African American Music. Among The Featured: Motown Records, Black Swan Records, Fisk University, Gospel Music Workshop Of America, The Cotton Club, Center For Black Music Research, And More. With A Broad Scope, Substantial Entries, Current Coverage, And Special Attention To Historical, Political, And Social Contexts, This Encyclopedia Is Designed Specifically For High School And Undergraduate Students. Academic And Public Libraries Will Treasure This Resource As An Incomparable Guide To Our Nation's African American Heritage. Contents......Page 6 Alphabetical List of Entries......Page 8 Topical List of Entries......Page 14 Acknowledgments......Page 28 Introduction......Page 32 A Timeline of Significant Moments in African American Music......Page 36 A......Page 52 B......Page 84 C......Page 216 D......Page 318 E......Page 358 F......Page 380 G......Page 398 H......Page 472 I......Page 514 J......Page 522 K......Page 620 L......Page 640 M......Page 680 N......Page 754 O......Page 792 P......Page 876 Q......Page 920 R......Page 922 S......Page 1004 T......Page 1088 U......Page 1122 V......Page 1124 W......Page 1136 X......Page 1158 Z......Page 1160 Appendix 1. Significant Compositions by African American Concert, Jazz, and Gospel Composers......Page 1166 Appendix 2. Significant Music Videos of African American Music......Page 1174 Appendix 3. Major Archives, Research Centers, and Web Sites for African American Music......Page 1182 A Selected Bibliography of Resources and Reference Works in African American Music......Page 1190 A Selected Bibliography of African American Music: Genre Specific, 1989–2010......Page 1210 About the Editors and Contributors......Page 1222 A......Page 1240 B......Page 1241 C......Page 1244 D......Page 1246 E......Page 1247 F......Page 1248 G......Page 1249 H......Page 1250 J......Page 1252 L......Page 1254 M......Page 1255 N......Page 1257 P......Page 1258 R......Page 1260 S......Page 1261 T......Page 1264 W......Page 1265 Z......Page 1267 Contents 6 Alphabetical List of Entries 8 Topical List of Entries 14 Acknowledgments 28 Introduction 32 A Timeline of Significant Moments in African American Music 36 Entries A–Z 52 A 52 B 84 C 216 D 318 E 358 F 380 G 398 H 472 I 514 J 522 K 620 L 640 M 680 N 754 O 792 P 876 Q 920 R 922 S 1004 T 1088 U 1122 V 1124 W 1136 X 1158 Z 1160 Appendix 1. Significant Compositions by African American Concert, Jazz, and Gospel Composers 1166 Appendix 2. Significant Music Videos of African American Music 1174 Appendix 3. Major Archives, Research Centers, and Web Sites for African American Music 1182 A Selected Bibliography of Resources and Reference Works in African American Music 1190 A Selected Bibliography of African American Music: Genre Specific, 1989–2010 1210 About the Editors and Contributors 1222 Index 1240 A 1240 B 1241 C 1244 D 1246 E 1247 F 1248 G 1249 H 1250 I 1252 J 1252 K 1254 L 1254 M 1255 N 1257 O 1258 P 1258 Q 1260 R 1260 S 1261 T 1264 U 1265 V 1265 W 1265 X 1267 Y 1267 Z 1267 ISBN,9780313341991,(set,hard,copy,:,alk.,paper),—,ISBN,9780313342004,(set,ebook),— ABC-CLIO Showcases All Facets Of African American Music, Including Folk, Religious, Concert, And Popular Styles Of Today. Illuminates The Profound Role That African American Music Has Plays In American Cultural History. V. 1. A-g -- V. 2. H-o -- V. 3. P-z. Emmett G. Price Iii, Executive Editor ; Tammy L. Kernodle And Horace J. Maxile, Jr., Associate Editors. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.