New Perspectives on Gender in Music

A telling exploration of the role of women composing in the US across the last half-century and more, and a discussion of the status afforded them in a still largely androcentric industry.... — Classical MusicMore…

Roll Over Tchaikovsky is a wonderful addition to a new body of works written by engaged ethnomusicologists in the area of music and sexuality, and an important monograph on the still relatively... — World of MusicMore…

A telling exploration of the role of women composing in the US across the last half-century and more, and a discussion of the status afforded them in a still largely androcentric industry.... — Classical MusicMore…

A clear summary of key ideas and pioneering books and presents illuminating descriptions and definitions of central concepts and terms. This book is valuable for its depth and fluent writing.... — ChoiceMore…

Merchant offers a nuanced, intelligent understanding of the relationship between gender and musical culture in contemporary Uzbeck society. In addressing the place of women in the musical life... — ChoiceMore…