Musical landscapes in color conversations with Black American composers / William C. Banfield.

Author/creator Banfield, William C., 1961-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoUrbana : University of Illinois Press, 2022.
Descriptionpages cm
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects

SeriesMusic in American life
Contents Laying the foundations -- The arrived and the acknowledged, part 1 (1922-1936) -- The arrived and the acknowledged, part 2 (1937-1945) -- Perspectives on spirituality, jazz, and contemporary popular languages -- The composer as conductor and composer -- Generation X and beyond (1950-1965) -- Postlude : extensions of the tradition - linkages and canon.
Abstract "Now available in paperback, William C. Banfield's acclaimed collection of interviews delves into the lives and work of forty-one Black composers. Each of the profiled artists offers a candid self-portrait that explores areas from training and compositional techniques to working in an exclusive canon that has existed for a very long time. At the same time, Banfield draws on sociology, Western concepts of art and taste, and vernacular musical forms like blues and jazz to provide a frame for the artists' achievements and help to illuminate the ongoing progress and struggles against industry barriers. Expanded illustrations and a new preface by the author provide invaluable added context, making this new edition an essential companion for anyone interested in Black composers or contemporary classical music"-- Provided by publisher.
General noteIncludes index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2022032685
ISBN9780252044823 (cloth)
ISBN9780252086915 (paperback)

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