American Epic: The First Time America Heard Itself by Bernard Macmahon is a vivid cultural history of how music shaped America’s voice and identity. Drawing on storytelling, research, and a deep love of sound, it explores the artists, movements, and moments that helped define a nation through song.
Readers who enjoy music history, American culture, and richly told nonfiction will find this an engaging and insightful read. American Epic captures the energy of discovery and the power of recorded music to connect people, eras, and ideas.
