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The history of Texas music
Hartman, Gary.
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Texas A&M University Press, |
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c2008. |
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xii, 304 p. : |
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9781603440011 |
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7 copies available at Abilene Public Library - Main, Abilene Public Library - South Br., Hardin-Simmons University Smith Music Library, McMurry University Library, Hardin-Simmons University Richardson Library, and Abilene Public Library - Mockingbird Br..
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Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.
The title of this book is misleading: in fact, it is "a" history of certain ethnic and regional Texas music that achieved commercial popularity in Texas and, in some cases, across the US. Hartman (founding director, Center for Texas Music History, Texas State Univ., San Marcos) relies mainly on others' research, but he also contributes original, interview-based research of his own. The first chapter summarizes Native American music, and subsequent chapters take up Mexican American music, African American music (chiefly blues), Anglo American music (chiefly country), Texas rock 'n' roll, and ethnic German, Jewish, Czech, Polish, and French (Cajun and Creole) music. Throughout Hartman pays careful attention to genres and styles. He also classifies countless performers, provides career biographies of the most successful, and summarizes historical and cultural developments affecting the music he examines. But though the author pays homage to Texas singer-songwriters and "alternative" commercial musicians, the exquisite, noncommercial folk music recorded by folklorists goes almost unnoticed. Also overlooked: school music, community choruses, theater, bands, classical music, and the Texas fiddling tradition. Gospel music is neglected, jazz gets short shrift. Still, this well-organized book provides a helpful overview of the music it does cover. Summing Up: Recommended. With reservations. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals. J. T. Titon Brown University
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Personal Author:
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Hartman, Gary.
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Title:
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The history of Texas music / Gary Hartman.
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Edition:
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1st ed.
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Publication info:
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College Station : Texas A&M University Press, c2008.
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Physical descrip:
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xii, 304 p. : ill ; 24 cm.
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Series Title:
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(John and Robin Dickson series in Texas music)
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Contents:
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Understanding the music of Texas and the American Southwest -- Texas music begins : Native American musical traditions of the Southwest -- Música tejana : Mexican American music in the Southwest -- "See that my grave is kept clean" : the African roots of Texas music -- From polkas to pirogues : the German, Jewish, Czech, Polish, and French influence on Texas music -- "Deep within my heart lies a melody" : Anglo American music in Texas -- "Groover's paradise" : Texas rock & roll.
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Subject term:
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Popular music--Texas--History and criticism.
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Local Note:
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HSU Gift (RC copy): Dr. Larry Wolz.
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Bibliography note:
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [269]-291) and index.
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