Dimensions
170 x 233 x 30mm
The Rough Guide to Music USA is a tour through the best of the country's popular music, giving you the story behind the sounds of more than twenty regions. Features of this unique handbook include: critical overviews of the crucial performers and styles, from Appalachian bluegrass to New Orleans jazz, from New York klezmer to San Francisco psychedelia; concise reviews of the essential recordings in every category; entertaining features on the key festivals and sights, plus behind-the-scenes accounts from key figures; practical tips on the best music venues, radio stations, record stores, and publications in each territory; and more than 150 pictures, including some rarely seen photos.
