Large Forms. The History of Popular Music in Seven Genres

Large Forms. The History of Popular Music in Seven Genres

Kelefa Sanneh, a renowned American music critic, tells the story of popular music from the mid-20th century to the present day, through the history of its seven main genres. In his view, pop music is simultaneously a cultural, economic, and... social force, as well as a tool that helps us construct our own identity. How did rock musicians balance authenticity with the desire for stardom? What was the punk revolution about? Why did hip-hop rise to prominence? What were people looking for in disco clubs? Sanneh provides answers to all these questions.

Author: Келефа Санне

Printhouse: AST

Series: Corpus.[music]

Age restrictions: 18+

Year of publication: 2024

ISBN: 9785171578008

Number of pages: 464

Size: 243x170x38 mm

Cover type: hard

Weight: 687 g

ID: 1679556

Kelefa Sanneh, a renowned American music critic, tells the story of popular music from the mid-20th century to the present day, through the history of its seven main genres. In his view, pop music is simultaneously a cultural, economic, and social force, as well as a tool that helps us construct our own identity. How did rock musicians balance authenticity with the desire for stardom? What was the punk revolution about? Why did hip-hop rise to prominence? What were people looking for in disco clubs? Sanneh provides answers to all these questions.

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