“Fifty years after its first publication, Country Music USA still stands as the most authoritative history of this uniquely American art form. Here are the st

Studies the evolution of country music from its early rural beginnings in the South to its emergence into the national culture.

A gorgeously illustrated and hugely entertaining story of America's most popular music and the singers and songwriters who captivated, entertained, and consoled

Soul music and country music propel American popular culture. Using ethnomusicological tools, Shonekan examines their socio-cultural influences and consequences

The ideal handbook for every rock-n-roll pilgrim, Music USA tours the musical heritage of America, from New York to Seattle, stopping at all the shrines of soun