African American Music: An Introduction
A critical introduction to the richness and diversity of African-American musical styles that have come into prominence since Reconstruction, focusing on the distinct characteristics and development of each genre and its inherent styles including: spirituals, blues, gospel, ragtime, jazz, pop, and classical music.
ISBN-10: 0028602943
The Art of Soul Music 1960-1980
Explore the nature of melody, harmony, and structure from 1960 - 1980. The publication identifies, illustrates, and explains the musical figures, devices, and techniques that give soul music its aesthetic appeal and affective power. The Art of Soul Music gives the reader a new appreciation of the origins, evolution, and artistry of one on the most popular musical genres in the history of the world.
ISBN-978-0-7575-9999-6
An introduction to the complex world of harmony in jazz and jazz-derived music styles. This book is an indispensable tool for students in pursuit of these complex styles.
ISBN-978-1-60927-783-3
The Art of Soul Music from 1960–1980: A Musicological Perspective
The Art of Soul Music from 1960–1980: A Musicological Perspective offers a rich examination of one of the most powerful and enduring Black musical traditions of the twentieth century, exploring its melodic and harmonic foundations, major stylistic schools, and the artists who shaped its legacy.