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I Hear America Singing: An Introduction to Popular Music
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I Hear America Singing: An Introduction to Popular Music Paperback - 2001

by David Kastin


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The first edition of American Popular Music introduces the history and influence of American music within the broader context of American culture. It reveals how the history of American music connects to contemporary popular music through specific examples showing how past styles and performers have influenced current musical styles. Presents a balanced, accurate, and comprehensive portrayal of American popular music within a narrative, conversational style while discussing various musical styles and performers in a larger social and historical context that provides a larger perspective on American cultural history. The book relates the development of each musical genre to its historical period and places individual performers and styles within their larger social or artistic context. It includes numerous excerpts from literary works that reveal the tremendous influence popular music has had on American culture. It also presents over 300 photos and illustrations, including album covers, posters, sheet music illustrations, and song lyrics. An important reference for any reader interested in the history of American popular music.

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  • Title I Hear America Singing: An Introduction to Popular Music
  • Author David Kastin
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition F First Edition
  • Pages 384
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Pearson, Lebanon, Indiana, U.S.A.
  • Date November 1, 2001
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780133533767 / 013353376X
  • Weight 1.75 lbs (0.79 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.88 x 8.66 x 0.6 in (27.64 x 22.00 x 1.52 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Popular music - United States - History and
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2001021690
  • Dewey Decimal Code 781.640

About the author

David Kastin has over twenty-five years experience as an educator and curriculum specialist. He has used his academic background in American studies and journalism to create innovative programs for institutions such as The American Museum of the Moving Image, New York Newsday, and The American Social History Project. He also has written on music and the media for the Village Voice, Downbeat, and other publications. He currently is teaching an interdisciplinary course in American literature and popular music at Stuyvesant High School in New York City.

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