Cultural Codes - Makings of a Black Music Philosophy

Informationen zum Autor Bill Banfield serves as professor of Africana Studies / Music and Society, composition, and graduate history studies at the Berklee College of Music. He is director of the Center for Africana Studies. An award-winning composer, former Pulitzer Prize judge, jazz guitarist, recording artist, and public radio show host, he is the author of six books on music, arts, cultural criticism, and history. Klappentext By providing a focused examination of the historical development of Black music artistry, William C. Banfield formulates a usable philosophy tied to how such music is made, shaped, and functions. He explores Black music culture from three angles: history, education, and the creative work of the musicians-engaging the reader in a conversation about the aesthetics and meanings that inform the cultural codes of Black music.

Product details

• Authors: Bill Banfield, William Banfield, William C. Banfield
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.01.2010
• EAN: 9780810872868
• ISBN: 978-0-8108-7286-8
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 19 mm
• Series: African American Cultural Theory and Heritage; African American Cultural Theo; African American Cultural Theo; African American Cultural Theory and Heritage
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Music > Music history