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