Jazz and Death

Reception, Rituals, and Representations

Autori

• Walter van de Leur

Parametri

• 184 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Scienze sociali

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Exploring the intricate relationship between jazz and death, this book delves into various cultural practices, such as the New Orleans "jazz funeral," and the symbolism of jazz in afterlife contexts. It analyzes themes of final recordings, jazz memorials, and the concept of the music's own demise, offering a critical perspective on how jazz reflects and engages with mortality. Through these lenses, it highlights the genre's unique ability to navigate themes of loss and remembrance.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2023

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