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Encyclopedia of African American Music
African Americans' historical roots are encapsulated in the lyrics, melodies, and rhythms of their music. This encyclopedia showcases all facets of African American music including folk, religious, concert and popular styles in entries by more than 100 scholars. Included: genres, styles, individuals, groups, and collectives, historical topics (e.g., music of the Harlem Renaissance, Black Arts Movement, Civil Rights Movement, etc.), key individuals, groups, and ensembles associated with diverse religious beliefs, political affiliations, and other perspectives not usually approached. Also highlighted: major record labels, institutions of higher learning, and various cultural venues (e.g., Motown Records, Black Swan Records, Fisk University, Gospel Music Workshop of America, The Cotton Club, Center for Black Music Research, etc.).
The Encyclopedia of Native Music
Covers a wide range of forms: country and folk, jazz and swing, reggae and rap. Brian Wright-McLeod, producer/host of Canada's longest-running Native radio program, has created a comprehensive and authoritative source for biographies and discographies of hundreds of Native artists, tracing the history of their commercially released music spanning more than 100 years.
Women and Music in America since 1900
This encyclopedia describes the role of women in all forms of music in the U.S. since 1900, covering important individuals, biographical overviews, gender issues, education, music genres, honors and awards, organizations, and professions.
The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music
Music of all the world's peoples in 10 volumes with some accompanying CDs (text and audio also available online).
The Rough Guide to World Music
v. 1. Africa, Europe and the Middle East -- v. 2. Latin & North America, Caribbean, India, Asia and Pacific
