I Hear a Symphony: Motown and Crossover R&B
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.
1125324110
I Hear a Symphony: Motown and Crossover R&B
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.
104.95
In Stock
5
1
I Hear a Symphony: Motown and Crossover R&B
344I Hear a Symphony: Motown and Crossover R&B
344
104.95
In Stock
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780472117413 |
---|---|
Publisher: | University of Michigan Press |
Publication date: | 05/30/2017 |
Series: | Tracking Pop |
Pages: | 344 |
Product dimensions: | 5.90(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.30(d) |
About the Author
From the B&N Reads Blog