Author : Brian Q. Torff
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-12-21
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781476690773
Seize the Beat by Brian Q. Torff Pdf
The story of American popular music is steeped in social history, race, gender and class, its evolution driven by ephemeral connection to young audiences. From Benny Goodman to Sinatra to Elvis Presley to the Beatles, pop icons age out of the art form while new musical styles pass from relevance to nostalgia within a few years. At the same time, perennial forms like blues, jazz and folk are continually rediscovered by new audiences. This book traces the development of American music from its African roots to the juke joint, club and concert hall, revealing a culture perpetually reinventing itself to suit the next generation.