America's Music

The late Gilbert Chase taught at Tulane University and the University of Texas at Austin, and was former chairman of the Inter-American Music Council. His books include Contemporary Art in Latin America, A Guide to the Music of Latin America, and The Music of Spain.

Winner of a Special Commendation from the Sonneck Society, 1989.  (Cf. Society for American Music)."Still leads the field, with unmatched scholarship, polished language, and grand conception. . . . A remarkable book."--American Music "A powerful summary of Chase's life's work. He remains an original and persuasive historian, whose mastery of contextual analysis is admirable."--Ethnomusicology "A landmark in American musical historiography. . . . Indispensable for music teachers and scholars; moreover, it is accessible to the layman. . . . An exhaustive bibliography, excellent discography, and rarely seen illustrations and photographs add to its attractiveness."--Black Perspectives in Music