American Popular Song: The Great Innovators, 1900–1950
Alec Wilder
Surveys the development of popular music in twentieth-century America hightlighting the careers of six outstanding composers.
Arts & CriticismArts & Criticism · high confidenceArts & Criticism81 signalsLlm Classifier: Arts & Criticism -> Arts & CriticismOpen Library: Popular music -> Arts & CriticismOpen Library: Music -> Arts & CriticismLiterature & WritersArt, Music & PerformanceFilm, Television & Popular CultureIntellectual History & Ideas
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| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Book Award for NonfictionMajor | 1973 | Finalist | Secondary source |
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