Seize the Beat: The Evolution of American Music
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Book
Description/Summary
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.
ISBN
9781476690773
Publication Date
12-21-2022
Publication Information
Torff, Brian Q. Seize the Beat: The Evolution of American Music. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2022.
Recommended Citation
Torff, Brian Q., "Seize the Beat: The Evolution of American Music" (2022). Visual & Performing Arts Faculty Book and Media Gallery. 24.
https://digitalcommons.fairfield.edu/visualandperformingarts-books/24
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Copyright 2023 Brian Q. Torff