The American songbook : music for the masses / Ann van der Merwe.

Author
Van der Merwe, Ann Ommen, 1978- [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
  • Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2017]
  • ©2017
Description
xxix, 133 pages ; 24 cm.

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    Series
    • Tempo (Lanham, Md.) [More in this series]
    • Tempo : a Rowman & Littlefield music series on rock, pop, and culture
    Summary note
    "With their unforgettable melodies, timeless messages, and stylistic indebtedness to both jazz and Broadway, American popular standards have proven to be among the most widely performed and enjoyed songs of the past century. Shaped in many ways by the technological and cultural developments of the early twentieth century, they have also managed to transcend these origins and become an enduring part of the American musical landscape. Ann van der Merwe explores how and why American songbook standards developed in the early twentieth century and how these standards have shaped American--and even global--musical culture ever since. The American Songbook explores key aspects of individual songs, including the musical and lyrical reasons for their broad appeal and applicability over the years. The American songbook continues to permeate the fabric of our daily lives. It is a repertoire that spans generations, from Fred Astaire to Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga. As a result, music lovers both young and old will enjoy discovering how these beloved songs emerged and why they remain relevant a century later" -- Provided by publisher.
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-120), discography (pages 121-128) and index.
    Contents
    • Essentials of the American songbook
    • Authors of the American songbook
    • The American songbook on stage
    • The American songbook on screen
    • Jazz and the American songbook
    • Interpreters of the American songbook
    • The American songbook in the 1950s and 1960s
    • The American songbook today.
    Other title(s)
    Music for the masses
    ISBN
    • 9781442242449 ((hardcover : alkaline paper))
    • 1442242442 ((hardcover : alkaline paper))
    • 1442242450
    • 9781442242456
    LCCN
    2016022207
    OCLC
    950084074
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