Historical Dictionary of the American Music Industry
Zusammenfassung
The US music industry is an exciting, fast-paced, marketplace which brings together creative and business interests to connect artists with audiences. This book traces the history of the music industry from the Colonial era to the present day, identifying trends and the innovative leaders who have shaped its course. This volume embraces the diversity of the American music industry, spanning classical to country and hip hop to heavy metal.
Historical Dictionary of the American Music Industry contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes that provide a comprehensive directory of college music business programs and a listing of all relevant music industry trade associations, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on important artists, managers, companies, industry terminology and significant trade associations. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the business of music.
Schlagworte
popular music Music Business encyclopedia music research music industry Music management Music promotion Music publishing Performing arts Record business Record contract American history American music industry Entertainment industry- i–xxiv Preface i–xxiv
- 1–32 Introduction 1–32
- 33–308 THE DICTIONARY 33–308
- 309–316 Appendix A 309–316
- 317–336 Appendix B 317–336
- 337–342 Appendix C 337–342
- 343–360 Bibliography 343–360
- 361–361 About the Authors 361–361