Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World: LocationsIncludes coverage of the historical, geographical, demographical, political, economic and cultural context; genres for which the location is known or which have been important to the development and current practice of its popular music; significant venues such as theatres, dance halls, clubs and bars, the role of the industry: music publishers, record companies/labels, recording studios, radio and TV; the role of the state and government regulatory bodies; the teaching and research of popular music in educational institutions; songs associated with the location; and notable performers and other practitioners such as producers, engineers, technological innovators, record company heads, journalists, critics and scholars, songwriters, composers and lyricists.