Encyclopedia of American Gospel Music

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"The treatment is straightforward... McNeil's title will likely become the definitive work on the subject and fills a gap in a field that has had only sporadic reference documentation... Recommended for alllibraries." -- Library Journal
"For scholars and general readers, this Encyclopedia supplies comprehensive information on both black and white gospel, not often combined in reference texts. Articles cover biographies of early and contemporaty performers and groups, significant events, radio stations, record and publishing companies, publications, and instruments. The editor includes bibliographies and discographies, and birth and death rates when possible." -- Reference & Research BookNews
"McNeil has compiled an encyclopedia using a multicultural approach. He successfully led a team that has addressed the dearth of reference materials on gospel music, providing much more detail on performers, historical persons, ensembles, and styles." -- American ReferenceBooks Annual 'The treatment is straightforward ... McNeil's title will likely become the definitive work on the subject and fills a gap in a field that has had only sporadic reference documentation ... Recommended for all libraries.'- Library Journal