Biographical dictionary of Afro-American and African musicians / Eileen Southern.

Author/creator Southern, Eileen
Format Book
Publication InfoWestport, CT : Greenwood Press, 1982.
Descriptionxviii, 478 pages ; 29 cm.
Subjects

SeriesThe 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 447-452) and index.
LCCN 81002586
ISBN0313213399 (lib. bdg.)