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That Old-Time Rock & Roll: a chronicle of an era, 1954 -63 by Richard Aquila Covers the beginning of rock and roll in the United States until the British invasion in the mid-1960 s. Rock Music – History and Criticism book cover

Guitar: an American Life by Tom Brookes After baggage handlers break his guitar, Tim Brookes begins searching for a craftsman to build a custom guitar for him. As he watches his guitar take shape, he decides to write a "chronicle of the American guitar, " part history of the guitar, part psychology of the relationship with one's guitar, and part exploration of why the guitar has become America's favorite instrument. Guitars - History Book cover

One Nation Under the Groove: Motown and American culture by Gerald Early book cover Explores the influence Motown has had on America in respect to music and racial relationships and identity, looking at the social climate of the 1950 s and 1960 s and the rise of youth culture that set the stage for Berry Gordy and his business. Popular Music – United States – History and Criticism

Norton Anthology of Western Music, vol. 1: Ancient to Baroque edited by Claude V. Palisca Survey of music in ancient Greece and Rome, chants and secular songs in the middle ages, early Baroque period, opera and vocal music in the late 17 th century, instrumental music of the late Baroque period, and music in the early 18 th century. Music – History and Criticism Book cover

World Music. The Rough Guide, vol. 1: Africa, Europe and the Middle East by Simon Broughton and et. al. Book cover Contains over eighty articles that examine the popular and roots music of Africa, Europe, and the Middle East; provides discographies for each country, with biography notes on approximately two thousand musicians, and reviews of their available CDs; and includes photographs, illustrations, and directories of World Music labels and specialty stores World Music

Spirit of the First People: Native American music traditions of Washington State edited by Willie Smyth and Esme Ryan Presents a comprehensive text and CD that describes Native American traditional songs and dance, and contains a collection of personal narratives, stories, and essays on the music of the early people of Washington State. Indians of North America – Washington State – Music – History and Criticism Book cover

The NPR Curious Listener’s Guide to Blues by David Evans Presents an overview of the history of the blues, describing its sound as a musical art form, and tracing the songs, styles, artists and major figures. Blues (Music) – History and Criticism Book cover

Listen to the Stories: Nat Hentoff on jazz and country music by Nat Hentoff A collection of essays about jazz and country musicians. Includes anecdotes about Billie Holliday, Dizzy Gillespie, and Merle Haggard. Jazz – History and Criticism Book cover

The History of Classical Music by Stuart A. Kallen Discusses the evolution of classical music, including the contributions of various cultures and composers. Brief biographical sketches of significant composers are included. Music – History and Criticism Book cover

The Instruments of Music by Stuart A. Kallen Describes the development of various types of musical instruments including percussion, woodwinds, brass, strings, and keyboards. Musical Instruments Book cover

150 Years of Popular Musical Theatre by Andrew Lamb Traces the history and development of musical theater in countries around the world, focusing on the composers and lyricists and the ever-evolving musicals they created. Musical Theatre – History and Criticism Book cover

The World in Six Songs: how the musical brain created human nature by Daniel J. Levitin Theorizes that the human brain evolved to play and listen to music in six fundamental categories-knowledge, friendship, religion, joy, comfort, and love. Demonstrates how music and dance enabled the social bonding and friendship necessary for human culture and society to evolve. Combines scientific research, the author's personal experiences as a musician and music-industry professional, and interviews with famous musicians such as Sting, Joni Mitchell, and Paul Simon. Music – Psychological Aspects Book cover

American Life and Music from Elvis Presley to Lady Gaga by Mark Mussari Explores the evolution of American music from the 1950 s through the modern day, detailing the role of music in American culture and explaining how its purpose, content, and sound have changed over the decades. Popular Music – History and Criticism Book cover

Songs and Stories of the Civil War by Jerry Silverman Provides a history of the music and lyrics of a dozen Civil War songs, describing the circumstances under which they were created and performed. Music – History and Criticism Book cover

Satchmo Blows Up the World: jazz ambassadors play the Cold War by Penny M. von Eschen Book cover Examines the U. S. State Department's Cold War program to send jazz musicians on world tours to influence attitudes toward America. Documents trips made by jazz greats such as Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, and Duke Ellington. Discusses how the musicians themselves deviated from the government's official positions and conveyed a picture of the black American experience to international audiences. Music – Social Aspects

Change is Going to Come: music, race & the soul of America by Craig Werner Chronicles more than forty years of African. American music from the hopeful songs of the Freedom movement to the disco tunes inspired by the Million March. Popular Music – United States – History and Criticism Book cover

Songs of the ‘ 60 s Over 60 songs including: Alley Cat Song -- By the Time I Get to Phoenix -- The Exodus Song -- Fly Me to the Moon -- Georgy Girl -- The Girl From Ipanema -- Goin' Out of My Head -- Green Grass of Home -- I Left My Heart in San Francisco -- I Want to Hold Your Hand -- If I Had a Hammer -- King of the Road -- More -- Our Day Will Come -- People -- Strangers in the Night -- The Twist -- Up, Up and Away -- Watch What Happens -- Wooden Heart. Nineteen Sixties - Songs Book cover