Gildart, Keith
Keeping the Faith: A History of Northern Soul
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526160416
- author:
- Gildart, Keith
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Manchester University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1.7 centimeters (0.3
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Keeping the Faith: A History of Northern Soul explores the pivotal role Northern Soul played in British youth culture during the 1970s. Emerging in the English North and Midlands in the late-1960s, the music scene gained popularity by the mid-1970s, attracting thousands of enthusiasts nationwide.
This book delves into the origins and development of Northern Soul, examining its clubs, publications, and practices within the context of the era's social and economic transformations. The authors draw on a range of sources, including oral histories, magazines, and personal accounts, to provide a detailed and empathetic understanding of a working-class culture created and consumed by thousands of young people.
By examining the complex interplay of class, race, and gender identities on the dancefloors of iconic clubs, the book sheds new light on the history of youth culture in postwar Britain. This study is an important contribution to the field, offering insights into the everyday lives of young people in the 1970s and the enduring legacy of Northern Soul.
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