The Music of Angels: A Listener's Guide to Sacred Music from Chant to Christian Rock

by Patrick Kavanaugh, Dave Brubeck (Foreword)

This popular guide to Christian music is a must-have for any music lover. Tracing the development of Christian music in its cultural context, each chapter includes a recommended listening list and sidebars that highlight important musicians, influential works, and musical styles. Perfect for the beginner looking for a handbook to illuminate the roots of sacred music but also of interest to the advanced listener who can use this as a reference guide.

Genres: Music, Theology, Nonfiction

332 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1999

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[Anne (In Search of Wonder) · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent and easy to read guide to sacred music, written for the layperson but I also enjoyed it very much. I appreciated his perspective, which helped me flesh out my own, and I learned a few things. Found a couple new favorite pieces, too!

[Dwayne Hicks · Rating 3 out of 5]

Amiable overview for popular audiences.