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Encyclopedia of contemporary Christian music : pop, rock, and worship / Don Cusic, editor.

Contributor(s):

Cusic, Don

Material type:

TextPublication details: Santa Barbara, Calif. : Greenwood Press, c2010.Description: xvi, 505 p. : ill. ; 27 cmISBN:

9780313344251 (hard copy : alk. paper)
0313344256 (hard copy : alk. paper)
9780313344268 (ebook)
0313344264 (ebook)

Subject(s):

Contemporary Christian music -- Bio-bibliography -- Dictionaries

LOC classification:

ML 105 .E52 2010

Summary: The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music: Pop, Rock, and Worship is the first comprehensive reference work on a form of American music that is far more popular than nonfans may realize. It fills a major gap in the literature on American music and Christian culture, looking at this increasingly popular genre in the context of the overall history of religious music in the United States.Summary: With over 200 entries, The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music covers important performers and industry figures, songs and albums, concerts and festivals, the rise of Christian radio and television, and other issues related to the growth of inspirational music. Scholars and fans alike will find a wealth of revealing information and insightful coverage illustrating the influence of gospel on modern American music with musicians such as Elvis, Sam Cooke, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, and U2.The work also examines the use of fundamental rock, pop, and rap music templates in the service of songs of faith.

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Book	Storms Research Center Main Collection	ML 105 .E52 2010 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	98641351
Reference	Storms Research Center Reference Collection - Does Not Circulate	REF ML 105 .E52 2010 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Not for loan	98650394

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Includes discograhies, bibliographical references, and index.

The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music: Pop, Rock, and Worship is the first comprehensive reference work on a form of American music that is far more popular than nonfans may realize. It fills a major gap in the literature on American music and Christian culture, looking at this increasingly popular genre in the context of the overall history of religious music in the United States.

With over 200 entries, The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music covers important performers and industry figures, songs and albums, concerts and festivals, the rise of Christian radio and television, and other issues related to the growth of inspirational music. Scholars and fans alike will find a wealth of revealing information and insightful coverage illustrating the influence of gospel on modern American music with musicians such as Elvis, Sam Cooke, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, and U2.The work also examines the use of fundamental rock, pop, and rap music templates in the service of songs of faith.

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