Biographical dictionary of Afro-American and African musicians / Eileen Southern.
| Author/creator | Southern, Eileen |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Westport, CT : Greenwood Press, 1982. |
| Description | xviii, 478 pages ; 29 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | The Greenwood encyclopedia of Black music Greenwood encyclopedia of Black music. ^A269725 |
| Contents | Preface -- Guide to Use of the Dictionary -- List of Abbreviations -- Biographies -- Appendix 1. Period of Birth -- Appendix 2. Place of Birth -- Appendix 3. Musical Occupations -- Selected Bibliography -- Index. |
| Abstract | The stimulus this handsomely produced volume will provide to research and teaching may well surpass that offered by the author's earlier studies. This major accomplishment belongs in the libraries of all individuals and institutions interested in any aspect of American music. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 447-452) and index. |
| LCCN | 81002586 |
| ISBN | 0313213399 (lib. bdg.) |