Now in an updated fourth edition, this popular A-Z student handbook provides a comprehensive survey of key ideas and concepts in popular music culture. With new and expanded entries on genres and subgenres, the text comprehensively examines the social and cultural aspects of popular music, taking into account the digital music revolution and changes in the way that music is manufactured, marketed and delivered. New and updated entries include:











Age and youth
Black music







Digital music culture







K-Pop







Mash-ups







Philadelphia Soul







Pub music







Religion and spirituality
Remix







Southern Soul






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