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Jazz and Popular Music Research Guide

Emory Library Catalog

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Blues (Music)
Bop (Music)
Country Music
Gospel Music
Heavy Metal (Music)
Hip-hop
Popular Music—Social Aspects
Rap (Music)
Rhythm and Blues Music
Rockabilly Music
Rock Music
Rock Music 1961-1970, Rock Music 1971-1980, etc.
Soul Music
Zydeco Music