As the century comes to a close, composition of music in the United States has reached little consensus in terms of style, techniques, or schools. In fourteen o

The essays in this collection reflect the range and depth of musical life in the United States during the first half of the twentieth century. Contributions con

First Published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

African Americans' historical roots are encapsulated in the lyrics, melodies, and rhythms of their music. In the 18th and 19th centuries, African slaves, longin

An international team of scholars presents historic, philosophic, philological and theoretical perspectives on Carter's extensive musical repertoire.