The Sounds of People and Places: A Geography of American Music from Country to Classical and Blues to Bop

The new edition of this popular anthology covers an array of American music genres that is broader than ever, including country, jazz, blues, rock, pop, opera, rap, classical, and American Indian. With a completely new set of essays-seven recently published articles and nine original essays-this lively volume showcases the best new writings in American music geography.

Carney, George O.

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.

The new edition of this popular classroom anthology brings together the best recent essays by distinguished geographers on region, music and their interrelatedness. While emphasizing the regional nature of American music, the book introduces geographical concepts such as location factors, spatial organization, distribution, and diffusion. The study follows the paths of four types of American folk and popular music: gospel, country, jazz, and rock from their origins to their geographic centers. The contributors include Thomas Arkell, R.W. Butler, James R. Curtis, Larry Ford, Jon A. Glasgow, Charles F. Gritzner, A.D. Horsley, Robert Kuhlken, John Lehr, Christopher Lornell, Rocky Sexton.

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Featuring: • An in-depth essay on music from Oklahoma • Notable music histories of Oklahoma cities, towns, and tribes on Route 66 • Notable musicians from Oklahoma cities and towns on Route 66 • Where to hear live music, sing karaoke, or find a good jukebox • Annual music events along Route 66 in Oklahoma • Museums and other places with a musical focus • Route 66 Maps for the U.S., Oklahoma, and tribal nations in Oklahoma • Where to collect vinyl and other music memorabilia • Musical side trips within one hour of Route 66 in Oklahoma • Nostalgic radio stations for the entire national path of Route 66 • Where to call, write, or look on the Internet for more information.

Just for Kicks: Oklahoma Route 66 Music Guide

Foley, Hugh W.

New Forums Press, Inc.

* An in-depth essay on music from Oklahoma * 200 Biographical entries of significant musicans, groups, tribes, and musical movements for Oklahoma * A list of 350 #1 songs written or performed by musicians with Oklahoma ties. * A list of more than 500 place-based songs that mention Oklahoma in the title or lyrics * A list of more than 200 annual musical events in OPklahoma * A master list of more than 2000 musicians, groups, or tribes being considered for the 2007 centennial edition of the Oklahoma Music Guide * Several never-before-published photographs and images

Oklahoma Music Guide: Biographies, Big Hits, and Annual Events (New Forums Oklahoma Centennial Series)

Foley, Hugh W., Jr.

New Forums Pr

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