All Music Guide to Soul: The Definitive Guide to R&B and Soul Revised Edition Contributor(s): Bogdanov, Vladimir (Author) |
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ISBN: 0879307447 ISBN-13: 9780879307448 Publisher: Backbeat Books
Binding Type: Paperback Published: August 2003 Annotation: With informative biographies, essays, and "music maps, " this book is the ultimate guide to the best recordings in rhythm and blues. 20 charts. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Music | Genres & Styles - Soul & R&b - Music | Reference - Reference | Bibliographies & Indexes |
Dewey: 016.781 |
LCCN: 2003052270 |
Physical Information: 2.1" H x 7.5" W x 9.2" L (3.45 lbs) 914 pages |
Features: Index, Maps, Price on Product |
Review Citations: American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2004 pg. 520 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This comprehensive guide is a must-have for the legions of fans of the beloved and perennially popular music known as soul and rhythm & blues. A member of the definitive All Music Guide series, the All Music Guide to Soul offers nearly 8 500 entertaining and informative reviews that lead readers to the best recordings by more than 1 500 artists and help them find new music to explore. Informative biographies, essays and "music maps" trace R&B's growth from its roots in blues and gospel through its flowering in Memphis and Motown, to its many branches today. Complete discographies note bootlegs, important out-of-print albums, and import-only releases. "Extremely valuable and exhaustive." - The Christian Science Monitor |
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