Black Music and Resilience Since the 1960s: Refiguring American Music

This book explores the ways in which black music has been a source of resilience and empowerment for black communities since the 1960s.

The Meaning of Soul: Black Music and Resilience since the 1960s (Refiguring American Music)

by Emily J. Lordi

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	588 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	268 pages

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The book begins by examining the role of music in the civil rights movement. Music was used to galvanize support for the movement, to provide a sense of community and solidarity, and to challenge racism and inequality.

The book then discusses the role of music in the Black Power movement. Music was used to express black pride and self-determination, and to challenge the status quo. It was also used to promote black unity and to call for social change.

The book concludes by examining the role of music in the contemporary Black Lives Matter movement. Music has been used to raise awareness of police brutality and racial injustice, and to call for change. It has also been used to provide a sense of community and solidarity, and to empower black people to fight for their rights.

This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of black music, the role of music in social movements, or the ways in which music can be used to challenge racism and inequality.

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The Meaning of Soul: Black Music and Resilience since the 1960s (Refiguring American Music)

by Emily J. Lordi

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	588 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	268 pages

FREE