Talkin' 'bout a revolution: music and social change in America

A comprehensive guide to the relationship between American music and politics from music expert Weissman. Unprecedented in its approach, the book offers a multidisciplinary discussion that illuminates how social events impact music as well as how music impacts social events

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Main Author: Weissman, Dick (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York Backbeat Books 2010
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Summary:A comprehensive guide to the relationship between American music and politics from music expert Weissman. Unprecedented in its approach, the book offers a multidisciplinary discussion that illuminates how social events impact music as well as how music impacts social events
Item Description:Songs of the immigrants and songs in American history and politics -- Native American music and social issues -- African Americans -- Women's lives and songs -- Protest songs : music as a tool for social change -- Spanish-speaking groups -- Rock and roll -- The music of hate -- The two Gulf Wars, 9/11/2001, and Afghanistan -- Music and social change
Physical Description:xii, 370 p. ill. 23 cm

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