Footsteps in the Dark: The Hidden Histories of Popular Music

by George Lipsitz

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Most pop songs are short-lived. They appear suddenly and, if they catch on, seem to be everywhere at once before disappearing again into obscurity. Yet some songs resonate more deeply--often in ways that reflect broader historical and cultural changes. In Footsteps in the Dark , George Lipsitz illuminates these secret meanings, offering imaginative interpretations of a wide range of popular music genres from jazz to salsa to rock. Sweeping changes...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0816650209

ISBN13:9780816650200

Release Date:August 2007

Publisher:University of Minnesota Press

Length:360 Pages

Weight:1.28 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.3" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

Arts, Music & Photography History & Criticism Music Musical Genres Politics & Social Sciences Social Science Social Sciences

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