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Music in American Life: An Encyclopedia of the Songs, Styles, Stars, and Stories That Shaped Our Culture

While one could carp about obvious omissions (doo-wop, harmonica, and Nashville are but a few), this title does a commendable job of presenting the story of the American condition, past and present, as told through the universal language of melody. Those who need much more detail on the subject should consider the eight-volume Grove Dictionary of American Music, 2d ed.
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