Local Music Scenes and Globalization

Transnational Platforms in Beirut

Autori

• Thomas Burkhalter

Parametri

• 304 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Letteratura regionale e d'esilio
• Scienze sociali

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Focusing on the musicians of Beirut, this study delves into the experimental and popular music scenes shaped by a generation born during the Civil War. It highlights how artists across various genres, including rap and jazz, navigate a landscape dominated by mainstream pop and political propaganda. By organizing local concerts and establishing music labels, these musicians create a unique cultural identity that challenges traditional notions of locality and modernity. The book also contextualizes their work through ethnomusicological analysis and interviews, addressing broader themes of globalization and cultural exchange.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2012

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