[Dixielandjazz] Backbeat vs. Downbeat - one more thing then I will drop it for now.

[David Richoux]

There is a book called Imperialism and Music: Britain 1876-1953 By  
Jeffrey Richards that you can read many pages of at Google:
http://books.google.com/books?id=-YJUbPSBT94C

I have not gotten too far into it, but I just ordered a hard copy and  
will let you all know if I find anything pertinent.
Dave RIchoux