Skylark Savoy Productions.
Series
Publisher
Quantum Leap Group
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
"Blues and ragtime, along with a rich local brass band tradition and many other influences, came together in early 1900s in New Orleans, Louisiana, to create a new type of music called Dixieland jazz, also known as traditional jazz or New Orleans jazz. As jazz gained in popularity, it spread north from New Orleans to Chicago, New York, Kansas City and across the Midwest to California"--Container.
Publisher
Quantum Leap Group, Ltd
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Today America's music does what it has always done, bring people together. In American music every aspect of life, ethnically, and culture is merged, mixed, and highlighted. The rich diversity of American culture and life is reflected in its lively beat filled rhythms. American music is the story of the country, a reflection of a nation alive with change, filled with curiousity [sic] and led by hope and excitement"--container.
3) Blues
Series
Publisher
Quantum Leap Group
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
"The blues genre is based on the blues form but possesses other characteristics such as specific lyrics, bass lines and instruments. Blues can be subdivided into several subgenres ranging from country to urban blues that were more or less popular during different periods of the 20th century. Best known are the Delta, Piedmont, Jump and Chicago blues styles. World War II marked the transition from acoustic to electric blues and the progressive opening...