Melville, Caspar
It's a London Thing: How Rare Groove, Acid House and Jungle Remapped the City (Music and Society)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526131256
- author:
- Melville, Caspar
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY PRESS
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 centimetres (0.37 kg
- Genre:
- Music, General, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
This book offers a unique perspective on London's overlooked black music scenes, weaving together a rich social history with a deep appreciation for the city's vibrant cultural landscape. By exploring the evolution of soul and reggae in the 1970s, rare groove and acid house in the 1980s, and jungle and its offshoots in the 1990s, Caspar Melville sheds light on the pivotal role these genres played in shaping London's multiculture.
The book argues that these musical styles are more than just distinct movements - they form a cohesive continuum, reflecting the city's complex racial and spatial politics. Through its pages, Melville reveals the people behind the music, their experiences, and the ways in which they contributed to London's status as a global hub for Afro-diasporic culture.
With its engaging narrative and meticulous research, "It's a London Thing" provides a fascinating insight into a pivotal moment in British cultural history. For anyone interested in music, social history, or the complexities of urban culture, this book is a compelling read that offers a fresh perspective on the city's enduring legacy.
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