An Introduction to America's Music

by Richard Crawford, Larry Hamberlin

An ear-opening exploration of music's New World, from Puritan psalmody to Hamilton Authors Richard Crawford and Larry Hamberlin use 90 pieces to show how the lively interactions among the folk, popular, and classical spheres have made American music resonate with audiences around the world. Along the way, students gain a clearer understanding of music's role in the history of American society, business, and technology.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction, History, Reference

600 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2000

About the author

Richard Crawford is an American music historian.

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