American Epic: The First Time America Heard Itself
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American Epic: The First Time America Heard Itself

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Discover the untold story of American roots music with “American Epic.” Explore the 1920s/30s recordings that birthed blues, gospel, folk, Cajun, and more. Learn how these diverse sounds shaped modern music and influenced artists from jazz to hip hop. Featuring Jack White, T-Bone Burnett, Robert Redford, and more. Order now!

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  • ISBN-13: 9781501135606
  • Publisher: Touchstone Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Touchstone Books
  • Height: 239 mm
  • No of Pages: 288
  • Series Title: English
  • Width: 196 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1501135600
  • Publisher Date: 02 May 2017
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 25 mm
  • Weight: 951 gr

12 reviews for American Epic: The First Time America Heard Itself

  1. Dipan Kumar Das –

    Found this book to be very insightful and well-researched. Provides a great historical context for American roots music.

  2. Ajay Kumar Nagar –

    Good overview of early American music, but I wish it delved deeper into the individual artists. Still, a valuable resource.

  3. Gowri Krishna V R –

    An absolute must-read for anyone interested in the history of American music! It’s so detailed and comprehensive. I loved it!

  4. Sanket Vilas Bansod –

    Informative and engaging! I especially enjoyed the insights into the recording technology of the time. Great read for music lovers!

  5. Vaibhav Soni –

    Amazing! The book really brought the era to life. The stories of the musicians are captivating and the research is impeccable.

  6. Gaurang Athalye –

    Detailed and informative, although at times a bit dry. If you’re serious about music history, you’ll appreciate this book.

  7. Lavish Ahuja –

    I could not put this down! A fantastic journey into the origins of America’s sound. So many stories I had never heard before.

  8. Prince Sant –

    Loved learning about the roots of American music! Some parts were a bit slow, but overall a very enjoyable read. Highly recommended!

  9. Satya Saran –

    I was hoping for more personal anecdotes and less historical data. Still a solid work, just not exactly what I expected.

  10. Naimish Pravinbhai Patoliya –

    Not a bad book, it gave me new insight into some of my favorite music genres. A little slow at parts but a great choice.

  11. Rohan Singh –

    A fascinating glimpse into early American music. The historical context is rich, but sometimes feels a bit academic. Still, worth the read!

  12. Isha Na –

    A beautifully written and thoroughly researched book! It’s obvious that the author is very passionate about this subject.

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