The Billboard Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music: From Rock, Pop, Jazz, Blues and Hip Hop to Classical, Country, Folk, World and More

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Rock country classical hip hop folk world dancevirtually every combination thereof and every major player thereinwill be found within the pages of the most authoritative informative and entertaining guide to music ever published. Genres Covered: Rock Pop Classical Jazz Blues Gospel Soul R&B Reggae Hip Hop World Dance Movie Soundtracks Musical Theater Electronic New Age Folk More than 12 000 musicians performers composers and songwritersalong with 800 colorful illustrations of artists instruments and album coversfill the pages of a guide that is without equal in its substance and scope. Organized by genre The Billboard Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music offers concise introductions to each music form presents a four-bar sample of its style and provides biographies and discographies of key performers. This invaluable reference also contains three appendices: an instrument glossary an extensive bibliography and a primer on the basics of reading music. No other book on the market covers more genres includes more artists and packs more information between its covers. Its the ultimate guide for every music fan! Unparalleled in scope and substance Written and edited by a distinguished team of musicologists musicians and music aficionados including Stanley Sadie Organized by genre with comprehensive appendices and cross-references Ultimate music guide for every family