About Charles Hamm
Lived 1925 – 2011 (aged 86). Charles Hamm was an American composer and musicologist.
Works
Yesterdays: Popular Song in America (1979)
Music in the New World (1983)
Putting Popular Music in its Place (1995)
Irving Berlin: Songs From the Melting Pot (1997)
Graceland Revisited
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles Hamm?
American musicologist (1925-2011)
When was Charles Hamm born?
Charles Hamm was born on 21 April 1925 in Charlottesville.
When did Charles Hamm die?
Charles Hamm died on 16 October 2011 in Lebanon.
What was Charles Hamm's occupation?
Charles Hamm was a composer and musicologist.
What nationality was Charles Hamm?
Charles Hamm was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Hamm. https://biography.guide/charles-hamm/
MLA: "Charles Hamm." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charles-hamm/.
Chicago: "Charles Hamm." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/charles-hamm/.
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