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Under Preparation:
• DE LAFAYETTE UNIVERSAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, JAZZ AND PERFORMING ARTS

Thematic and Biographical Encyclopedia of Singers, Performers, Musicians and the Arts.

The Encyclopedia is tentatively made available to the public in April, 2007. 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. Unintentionally, the board might have missed an illustrious name or a great talent that should have appeared in the encyclopedia. Therefore, if you would like to nominate a person, please do so by using the nomination form, available on this page (below). 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 we are including 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.

 Therefore, if you would like to:

  • Share with us your opinions, ideas, concerns, 
  • Comment on the subject,
  • Contribute in a manner that enriches the content of the encyclopedia,
  • Propose a field, area of study or a new trend in the industry and the performing arts,
  • Offer our editorial board, rare, vintage, unusual and useful photos and artwork that don't violate copyrights and intellectual property laws,
  • Or simply, you wish to learn more about the encyclopedia,

Please email us at encyclopedia@federationofamericanmusicianssingersandperformingartists.org

En route: A major new publication on music, showbiz musicians, singers and divas.

VISIT THE WEBSITE OF THE ENCYCLOPEDIA AT http://www.delafayetteencyclopedia.com


THEMATIC AND BIOGRAPHICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SINGERS, PERFORMERS, MUSICIANS AND THE PERFORMING ARTS.

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? We went directly to the source to find out: Ilii Arbei Ph.D., co-author of The Thematic and biographical encyclopedia of singers, performers, musicians and the performing arts came to the rescue...
 

 

Q: How big is this encyclopedia?

A: We expect it to be around fourteen hundred pages, excluding the year book.

Q: What is the year book?

A: A compendium and appendix to the encyclopaedia, including updated major events in the world of music and entertainment, interviews with artists who made significant contributions throughout the year, new CD releases, major musical productions, and new concepts such as creating a new style worth mentioning.

Q: Are there photos in the encyclopaedia?
A: Of course there are. Hundreds of photos, ranging from illustrations of musical instruments, venues, legends of music, classical composers, to cabaret and jazz performers and divas.

Q: What kind of music do you cover in your eencyclopaedia? Is it only classical? Modern? Jazz? A mix?

A: All of the above and more. Anything that has to do with music.

Q: Is it an American encyclopaedia, focusing on American artists, or an international one?

A: It is both. Music is universal.

Q: What is so special about this encyclopaedia?

A: Unlike the traditional encyclopaedia, which is usually quite rigid and formal, we bring the human touch, while keeping the academic compliance as well. The encyclopaedia is going to be a tremendous learning tool – all that it should be as a good encyclopaedia – but it’s also going to be fun to read, browse, and enjoy.

Q: What are the criteria for inclusion and who makes the decisions about inclusion?

A: Anyone who has significantly contributed to the world of music and entertainment with documented track record can be nominated and considered. An editorial board consisting of a panel of highly respected writers, critics, and historians are going to make the final decision.

Q: When will the encyclopaedia be available?

A: Volume one is to be expected in April, 2007. Volume Two will follow three months later. The year book will appear every year around November.

Q: Where do we buy it?

A: Everywhere. At Barnes and Noble, barnesandnoble.com, Amazon.com, Borders and Borders.com, and over forty-five thousands book sellers all over the world. It can also be purchased directly from the Federation – the address is online.

Q: Who is going to be on the cover?

A: I have no idea, this is not something I deal with. The person (s) will be selected based on merit by a committee. I am curious myself as to who is going to make it.

 

SAMPLE OF PAGES FROM THE ENCYCLOPEDIA

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NOMINATIONS

DE LAFAYETTE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, JAZZ AND PERFORMING ARTS

Thematic and Biographical Encyclopedia Of Singers, Performers,

Musicians And The Arts.

VISIT THE WEBSITE OF THE ENCYCLOPEDIA AT http://www.delafayetteencyclopedia.com

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(4 Volumes, 1,660 pages, 1,600 photographs and illustrations. Plus the Yearbook)

A joint publication of De Lafayette WorldMedia, the New York Monthly Herald, CabaretVille Magazine,

the International News Agency, the European Journal, Stars Illustrated Magazine, World Art Celebrities Journal,

the Globe Weekly News, Art and Style Magazine.

 

NOMINATION AND RECOMMENDATION FOR INCLUSION

 

I/we: ____________________________Profession/Title:_______________Level of education:_______________

 

Institution/Organization:___________________________________________Address:_____________________

 

_________________________________Country:_______Tel:__________Best time to reach you:____________

 

E-mail address:__________________________________ Website:__________________________________

 

Recommend the following persons to be included in the De Lafayette Encyclopedia Of Entertainment, Music, Jazz And Performing Arts.

1-Name:___________________Profession:__________2-Name:________________Profession:_____________ 

 

3-Name:___________________Profession:__________4-Name:________________Profession:_____________ 

Please provide links, resources and references leading to information and data about the persons

you have recommended. We prefer data, articles, essays, biographies and career highlights posted

on the Internet. Otherwise, please refer us to publications, books, journals, papers, and other

pertinent sources. Please list below your links and useful references:

Name of the person you have recommended:__________________________. List below the pertinent

references and data about this person:

DATA & REFERENCE

1:________________________________________________________________________________________

 

2:________________________________________________________________________________________

 

3:________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Name of the person you have recommended:__________________________. List below the pertinent

references and data about this person:

DATA & REFERENCE

1:_______________________________________________________________________________________

 

2:_______________________________________________________________________________________

 

3:_______________________________________________________________________________________

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 Please e-mail your recommendation to delafayette@internationalnewsagency.org or to carollexter@aol.com for

inclusion in the Encyclopedia. The recommendation should be based upon professional accomplishments

and career highlights of each individual in  music, performing arts, authorship, composition, cabaret, jazz

and/or related fields. If more space is needed, use an additional sheet.