Gendre, Kevin Le

Don't Stop the Carnival

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ISBN 13:: 9781845233617
author:: Gendre, Kevin Le
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Peepal Tree Press Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.58 kg
Genre:: Music, History & Criticism, Music
Condition:: New
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Don't Stop the Carnival by Kevin Le Gendre explores the complex history of music and empire in the 20th century. This book delves into the movements for freedom and independence, the flow of music across borders, and the impact of colonialism on musical forms. Le Gendre weaves together a narrative that is both historically grounded and musically informed, bringing to life the vibrant sounds of Africa, the Caribbean, the USA, and Great Britain. The author's vivid descriptions of music make this book an engaging read for anyone interested in the subject. By examining the intersection of politics, culture, and sound, Le Gendre sheds new light on a pivotal period in history, revealing the ways in which music has been shaped by and reflects the world around it.

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