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...
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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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- Edition:First Edition (U.S.)
- Language:eng
- ISBN10:0472117416
- ISBN13:9780472117413
- kindle Asin:B072JTBYW6
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