Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

resource.biographical

collective biography

Illustrations

musicillustrationsfacsimiles

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Musical landscapes in color

Oclc number

1338841621

Responsibility statement

William C. Banfield

Series statement

Music in American life

Sub title

conversations with Black American composers

Summary

"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

Target audience

adult

resource.variantTitle

Conversations with Black American composers

Creator