Wipplinger, Jonathan O.
The Jazz Republic
- ISBN 13:
- 9780472053407
- author:
- Wipplinger, Jonathan O.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Michigan Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 328
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Germany,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Jazz Republic explores the history of jazz in Germany from 1919 to 1933, examining its impact on German culture and society. Jonathan O. Wipplinger delves into the roles that music, race, and America played in shaping Weimar Germany's cultural landscape. Through a close analysis of sources including newspapers, journals, and music press items, Wipplinger sheds light on how jazz was perceived by German critics and artists, as well as its significance in debates over changing gender norms. By examining the work of visiting musicians such as Sam Wooding and Paul Whiteman, he argues that jazz played a central role in Weimar culture, rather than being seen as a mere symbol of modernity. This book intervenes in the debate over Germany's encounter with jazz, offering a nuanced understanding of how this African American art form was received and incorporated into German cultural production.
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