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Exploring the socio-political landscape of the American Sixties, this book delves into how various musical genres—Folk, Rock, Jazz, Avant-Garde, and Classical—mirrored the era's complexities. It highlights the intertwined hopes and frustrations of the time, reflecting a collective quest for self-identity alongside a desire for self-indulgence. Through its chapters, along with insights from the Prologue and Epilogue, the narrative reveals the crises of conscience experienced by Americans across generations and political divides.
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When Music Mattered, James Wierzbicki
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- 2023
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- Title
- When Music Mattered
- Subtitle
- American Music in the Sixties
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James Wierzbicki
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 308
- ISBN13
- 9783030966966
- Series
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- Exploring the socio-political landscape of the American Sixties, this book delves into how various musical genres—Folk, Rock, Jazz, Avant-Garde, and Classical—mirrored the era's complexities. It highlights the intertwined hopes and frustrations of the time, reflecting a collective quest for self-identity alongside a desire for self-indulgence. Through its chapters, along with insights from the Prologue and Epilogue, the narrative reveals the crises of conscience experienced by Americans across generations and political divides.