Cultural Codes: Makings of a Black Music Philosophy

ISBN-13: 9780810872868 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 254 str.

William C. Banfield

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By providing a focused examination of the historical development of Black music artistry, William C. Banfield formulates a usable philosophy tied to how such music is made, shaped, and functions. He explores Black music culture from three angles: history, education, and the creative work of the musicians_engaging the reader in a conversation about the aesthetics and meanings that inform the cultural codes of Black music.