Popular Music Culture: The Key Concepts
| Author | : Roy Shuker |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 550 |
| Release | : 2012-03-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781136577710 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1136577718 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (718 Downloads) |
Download or read book Popular Music Culture: The Key Concepts written by Roy Shuker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-03-15 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in an updated 3rd edition this popular A-Z student handbook provides a comprehensive survey of key ideas and concepts in popular music culture. With new and expanded entries on genres and sub-genres the text comprehensively examines the social and cultural aspects of popular music, taking into account the digital music revolution and changes in the way that music is manufactured, marketed and delivered. New and updated entries include: social networking peer to peer American Idol video gaming genres and subgenres of blues, jazz, country, and world music music retail formats goth rock and emo electronic dance music. With further reading and listening included throughout, Popular Music Culture: The Key Concepts is an essential reference text for all students studying the social and cultural dimensions of popular music.
