Help students discover the foundation of the music they listen to today and gain an appreciation for Americas musical heritage.Perfect for students in grades 5 and up, American Popular Music explores how the roots of American music began and developed.From European musical traditions in the seventeenth century to African American music today, this 96-page activity book features genres such as:ragtimebluesDixielandswingbig bandmusical theaterfolkcountry westernrock and rolldiscofunkpunkrapalternativecontemporary Christian