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2-CD Set for Appell's American Popular Music: A Multicultural History

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This is a truly excellent book documenting the history and changes of american popular music, specifically highlighting the prevalence of minorities in american music. It leaves out practically nothing, from the obscure to the famous musicians since the beginning of the country. The included disks are really good too, they include some really good music to listen to along with the book. While set up to be taught, this also makes an interesting read. A great learning experience for anyone who wants to learn more about American popular music.

The book and the accompanying course is fantastic. However I must say that this purchase on Amazon WILL NOT provide you with the cd!!!!!!!!!!! It is sold separately.

There are many places that the book refers to a 2-disc CD set for listening examples. If you read a book about music without listening, you are unlikely to really learn much about the music! Be sure to buy a copy that will have the discs with it. My professor actually made us recognize the artist and movement/genre by hearing the first 30 seconds of each tune.