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Bluegrass: A HISTORY 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION (Music in American Life)
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by Neil V. Rosenberg
Sales Rank: 113257
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Cover Type: Paperback with 512 pages
Published by: University of Illinois Press; 20 Anv edition August 1, 2005
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0252072456
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0252072451
Book Dimensions:
8.9 x 6 x 1.3 inches
Weighs: 1.2 pounds
From Library Journal
Rosenberg's book is the publisher's second great bluegrass history in two years. Robert Cantwell's Bluegrass Breakdown ( LJ 5/15/84) was a scholarly study of the music and its cultural roots, while this one expands the reader's appreciation by focusing on the performers. There is considerable overlap, of course, as both authors describe Bill Monroe's founding influence and the contributions of pioneers such as the Stanley Brothers and Flatt and Scruggs. Rosenberg offers many more biographical details, however, and discusses the musical impact of many more persons than does Cantwell. Fans as well as scholars will find much to like in this well-researched, well-indexed work. William Hepfer, SUNY at Buffalo Libs.
Copyright 1985 Reed Business Information, Inc.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Reader Reviews
This review is from: BLUEGRASS: A History (Music in American Life) (Paperback)
Rosenberg draws from his experiences working with Bill Monroe and other bluegrass musicians in this compelling and intriguing history of bluegrass music. The early chapters sketch out an interesting history of folk music genres that laid the foundation for bluegrass. Rosenberg then provides special attention to Monroe's role in helping to create a new sound. I especially appreciated the metaphor between playing bluegrass music and playing baseball. Rosenberg explores the symbolic and literal connections throughout the book to provide a great way to understand how the music (and game) is played.
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