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Flory, Andrew

 
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Synopsis

I Hear a Symphony opens new territory in the study of Motown’s legacy, arguing that the music of Motown was indelibly shaped by the ideals of Detroit’s postwar black middle class; that Motown’s creative personnel participated in an African-American tradition of dialogism in rhythm and blues while developing the famous “Motown Sound.” Throughout the book, Flory focuses on the central importance of “crossover” to the Motown story; first as a key concept in the company’s efforts to reach across American commercial markets, then as a means to extend influence internationally, and finally as a way to expand the brand beyond strictly musical products. Flory’s work reveals the richness of the Motown sound, and equally rich and complex cultural influence Motown still exerts.

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À propos de l?auteur

Andrew Flory is an Assistant Professor of Music at Carleton College.

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9780472036868: I Hear a Symphony: Motown and Crossover R&B

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0472036866 ISBN 13 :  9780472036868
Editeur : The University of Michigan Press, 2017
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