Thematic and Biographical Encyclopedia of Singers, Performers, Musicians and the Arts. Published by the Federation of American Musicians, Singers and Performing Artists (FAMSPA) and Times Square Press.
1st EDITION (2007-2012). FROM MUSICAL SOUNDS AS THEY WERE PRODUCED NINE MILLENNIA AGO TO THE LATEST GIGS IN MANHATTAN AND HOLLYWOOD EXTRAVAGANZAS. 10 VOLUMES, 1 YEARBOOK ANNUALLY. 4,000 PAGES. SIZE 8.25 x 11.00. THOUSANDS OF ENTRIES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND PHOTOS. AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE.
The Encyclopedia encompasses all aspects and chronological developments of music and entertainment around the globe; from the discovery of the Jiahu flutes that presents the most remarkable and rare opportunity for anthropologists, musicians and the general public to hear musical sounds as they were produced nine millennia ago, to the silky and sensuous voice of the most recent jazz singers and talent discovery of the season.
De Lafayette Encyclopedia Of Entertainment, Music, Jazz And Performing Arts (2007-2012) 1st Edition - 10 Volumes, 4,000 pages plus The Yearbook by Maximillien De Lafayette. THE WORLD WHO'S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT (6 volumes, 3 are published) gave birth to the Thematic and Biographical Encyclopedia of Singers, Performers, Musicians and the Arts.
INCLUSION: The inclusions, biographically and thematically, were carefully selected and decided upon by the editorial board, music historians, and critics who are members of the Federation of American Musicians, Singers and Performing artists. This is the first universal encyclopedia exploring the world of singers, divas, musicians, composers, showbiz, entertainment, and music, both thematically (in- depth articles and studies) and biographically. Although it is academic and traditional in its structure, the concept is certainly more exciting and interesting. That is because the author included personalities, people, rising stars, worthy of public recognition based upon their merits and outstanding accomplishments that were left out of relatively similar published work and ordinary encyclopedias.
CONCEPT: From Bach to Elton John and from Baroque and chamber music to jazz and cabaret; this is the core and concept of a new encyclopedia on music currently in production and soon to be made available to the public. What is so special about this encyclopedia and what should we expect to see and read in this enormous and ambitious project? The encyclopedia is around 4,000 pages, excluding the year book. There are hundreds of photos, ranging from illustrations of musical instruments, venues, legends of music, classical composers, to cabaret and jazz performers and divas.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR INCLUSION? Anyone who has significantly contributed to the world of music and entertainment with documented track record can be nominated and considered.
Influence and contribution. Those who had contributed significantly to the field, and as a result, strongly influenced it. This status could be achieved through authorship, composition, production, and performance.
Talent and creativity.
Those who through their enormous talent and creativity, inspired peers and other members of the entertainment and music communities, such as composers, noted and prolific songwriters, arrangers, writers of music scores, performing arts production designers, pioneers and creators of new schools, movements, concepts or genres.
Support
Those who supported and nourished music and the performing arts, such as music and performing arts magazines, journals and publications editors and publishers, individuals who created music and performing arts scholarships, performing arts historians, deans of schools of music, educators, individuals who preserved the heritage of the arts, promoted talent, and worked for the better advancement of the performing arts and related disciplines.
The decision makers.
The most powerful people in the industry, the producers, noted critics and writers, all those who had helped shape the face of music and performing arts, and influenced their course, past, present, and future.
Wide public recognition.
Distinguished personalities and famous people who are widely recognizable by peers and recognized by the public, such as the stars, the celebrities, the household names, the headliners and newsmakers.
Honorees and awards winners
Winners of important contests and festivals, nominees and recipients of major awards given by the industry.
Record Holders.
Artists, entertainers, performers, singers, musicians, composers, songwriters, lyricists and producers who climbed the charts, who had international hits ( gold or platinum) and similar endeavors.
An editorial board consisting of a panel of highly respected writers, critics, and historians are going to make the final decision.
THE AUTHOR: International best-selling author, and world leading authority on entertainment and performing arts, Maximillien de Lafayette wrote 105 books, 3 encyclopedias, 2 world premiere musicals (one play was produced at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., USA) and 10 volumes on divas, cabaret, jazz and entertainment. Fluent in 7 languages, playwright, director-producer, syndicated columnist and entertainment critic who has visited 46 countries, de Lafayette is in a privileged position to bring to us the known and hidden world of stars, divas, singers, composers and ultimate musicians. His columns, articles and books are read by more than 20 million readers around the globe. His latest international best-seller is “Entertainment: Divas, Cabaret, Jazz Then and Now". It hits the top chart, the world 25 most popular items on the international market of Amazon. Uk.com on November 17, 2006. He currently lives in Paris and London.
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