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Music Is Power: Popular Songs, Social Justice, and the Will to Change
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- ISBN
- 9781978808126
- Book Title
- Music Is Power : Popular Songs, Social Justice, and the Will to Change
- Item Length
- 9.3in
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press
- Publication Year
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.7in
- Genre
- Music, History
- Topic
- History & Criticism, Genres & Styles / Folk & Traditional, Modern / 20th Century
- Item Width
- 6.2in
- Item Weight
- 16.4 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 238 Pages
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Music Is Power takes us on a guided tour through the past 100 years of politically-conscious popular music, from Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie to Green Day and NWA. Covering a wide variety of genres, including reggae, country, metal, and soul, Brad Schreiber tells fascinating stories about the origins and impact of dozens of world-changing songs.
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Publisher
Rutgers University Press
ISBN-10
1978808127
ISBN-13
9781978808126
eBay Product ID (ePID)
12038393358
Product Key Features
Book Title
Music Is Power : Popular Songs, Social Justice, and the Will to Change
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
History & Criticism, Genres & Styles / Folk & Traditional, Modern / 20th Century
Publication Year
2019
Genre
Music, History
Number of Pages
238 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.3in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
6.2in
Item Weight
16.4 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ml3918
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Eleventh Grade
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"Music is Power: Author Brad Schreiber digs into he history and power of protest music" interview with Brad Schreiber https://wgnradio.com/2019/12/10/music-is-power-author-brad-schreiber-digs-into-he-history-and-power-of-protest-music/, Much has been written about these artists elsewhere, but Schreiber's focus sets this study apart. He goes beneath the surface to detail how their social consciousness evolved during the course of their careers, and how they came to understand their music's power to address social ills. This carefully researched book is suitable for fans and scholars alike. Recommended., An inspiring tour through the history of making change with music, and an important call for retrieving music's intrinsic ability to challenge power., "Brad Schreiber, 'Music Is Power: Popular Songs, Social Justice And The Will To Change'" https://www.wortfm.org/brad-schreiber-music-is-power-popular-songs-social-justice-and-the-will-to-change/, Brad Schreiber understands both music and politics, as well as the jagged lines where they overlap and intersect. His clarity, intelligence, and insight provide lasting rewards., "Music Is Power - Part 3: Black Sabbath, Gil Scott-Heron, Public Enemy" https://shadowproof.com/2020/04/28/music-is-power-schreiber-gil-scott-heron-black-sabbath/, Unstructured Podcast interview with Brad Schreiber https://unstructuredpod.com/psychotically-eclectic-author-brad-schreiber/, An intensively researched yet rollicking tour of socially charged music...A compelling read on the intersection of popular music and social activism, from Pete Seeger to Zappa to Public Enemy and beyond., A stirring survey of the sometimes sad, sometimes joyful, sometimes angry but ever hopeful music that is the soundtrack for America's struggle to become a more fair and just society., Law and Disorder Radio interview with Brad Schreiber https://lawanddisorder.org/2019/11/law-and-disorder-november-25-2019/, INTERVIEW WITH BRAD SCHREIBER ON 'MUSIC IS POWER': PART 1--DIXIE CHICKS, MARVIN GAY https://shadowproof.com/2020/03/31/music-is-power-interview-schreiber-dixie-chicks-marvin-gaye/, Music's Connection to Societal Issues The Patty Hearst/SLA Case - interview with Brad Schreiber https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AHdxbXK6Ys, Beyond Reality Paranormal Podcast - Hidden History episode interview with Brad Schreiber https://anchor.fm/brparanormal/episodes/Hidden-History---Brad-Schreiber---102020-elclvh, "Chatting with Sherri," BlogTalkRadio interview with Brad Schreiber https://www.blogtalkradio.com/rithebard/2020/06/25/chatting-with-sherri, "Brad Schreiber Visits Madame Perry's Salon" podcast interview https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brad-schreiber-visits-madame-perrys-salon/id1063919048?i=1000465223311, High Road to Humanity - Music Is Power! Popular Songs, Social Justice, with Guest Brad Schreiber https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55j15fa54NI&feature=youtu.be, Music's Connection to Societal Issues & The Patty Hearst/SLA Case - interview with Brad Schreiber https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AHdxbXK6Ys, "MWN Episode 144 - Music is Power (Part 2) with Brad Schreiber" https://midnightwriternews.com/mwn-episode-144-music-is-power-part-2-with-brad-schreiber/, A fun read. It provides the old timer with a quick sail down the streams of memory and the younger reader with a useful and concise look at the music of the West that helped form the culture of today., An inspiring tour through the history of making change with music and an important call for retrieving music's intrinsic ability to challenge power., "In-Depth Interview: Author Brad Schreiber Talks..." interview on the Peter B. Collins Show https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/peter-b-collins-newscomment/e/66984975, "Brad Schreiber talks about this topic perfectly...You did a lot of research." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Gaim6C8E3wfeature=youtu.be, "Episode 37: "Music Is Power: Popular Songs, Social Justice, and The Will to Change" with Brad Schreiber" https://allmusicbooksdeepdive.podbean.com/e/episode-37-music-is-power-popular-songs-social-justice-and-the-will-to-change-with-brad-schreiber/, "The Allan Handelman Show interview with brad Schreiber: Music Is Power" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Gaim6C8E3w&feature=youtu.be, Louisiana Radio Network "Talk Louisiana" interview with Jim Engster and Brad Schreiber https://www.wrkf.org/post/monday-january-20th-faye-williams-daryl-glasper-brad-schreiber, Brad Schreiber's Playlist for His Book "Music is Power: Popular Songs, Social Justice, and the Will to Change", "Brad Schreiber interview - Episode 288" http://readingandwritingpodcast.com/brad-schreiber-interview/, "Madame Perry's Salon" interview with Brad Schreiber, part two https://www.blogtalkradio.com/madameperryssalon/2020/05/14/writer-producer-brad-schreiber, In Music Is Power , Brad Schreiber argues that socially or politically conscious music emerges from practically every genre of popular music, and he takes the reader on a journey through the various ways that musicians have addressed the issues of their day., Parallax Views with J.G. Michael interview with Brad Schreiber https://parallaxviews.podbean.com/e/schreiber/, Music Is Power covers the socio-political history of important music, from Bob Dylan to hip-hop, including genres like punk, comedy, folk, psychedelia, R&B/soul and major musicals, and encourages listeners to respond to this powerful music with real world activism. It's a timeless New Year's gift!, Brad Schreiber understands both music and politics, as well as the jagged lines where they overlap and intersect. His clarity, intelligence and insight provide lasting rewards., Interview on "Deep Dish Radio with Tim Powers" with Brad Schreiber https://play.acast.com/s/deepdishradio/7424927b-bdc3-4183-a884-a84f4ba85c5f, High Road to Humanity - Music Is Power! Popular Songs, Social Justice, with Guest Brad Schreiber https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55j15fa54NIfeature=youtu.be, Music Is Power covers the socio-political history of important music, from Bob Dylan to hip-hop, including genres like punk, comedy, folk, psychedelia, RB/soul and major musicals, and encourages listeners to respond to this powerful music with real world activism. It's a timeless New Year's gift!, "Brad Schreiber talks about this topic perfectly...You did a lot of research." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Gaim6C8E3w&feature=youtu.be, What's better than a book you didn't know you needed? Music Is Power is a history of the nexus of music and protest, from Wobbly-turned-musician Joe Hill to Green Day, from folk to hip-hop.
Table of Content
Introduction Chapter 1: Musical Workers of the World Unite: Joe Hill, Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger Chapter 2: There For More Than Fortune: Phil Ochs, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan Chapter 3: Caged Artists: Lesley Gore, Janis Ian, P.F. Sloan Chapter 4: Parody and Poetry: Tom Lehrer, Peter, Paul and Mary, The Smothers Brothers Chapter 5: Psychedelicate Situation: Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd Chapter 6: Reason and Blues: Marvin Gaye and The Temptations Chapter 7: Say It Loud, We're Blocked but Proud: James Brown and Curtis Mayfield Chapter 8: Hard Rock Turns Metallic: The Who and Black Sabbath Chapter 9: More Than a Working Class Hero: John Lennon Chapter 10: Out of Place and In Your Face: The Dead Kennedys and The Sex Pistols Chapter 11: Word: Gil Scott Heron and Grandmaster Flash Chapter 12: Global Music Consciousness: Bob Marley and Peter Gabriel Chapter 13: Weird, Funny, Angry: Frank Zappa vs. Everybody Chapter 14: Rap, Not Hip Hop: N.W.A. and Public Enemy Chapter 15: Weapons of Mass Deconstruction: Dixie Chicks and Green Day Epilogue Bibliography
Copyright Date
2020
Lccn
2019-018579
Dewey Decimal
306.4/8424
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
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Yes
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