All of This Music Belongs to the Nation
Download or Read eBook All of This Music Belongs to the Nation PDF written by Kenneth J. Bindas and published by Univ. of Tennessee Press. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Kenneth J. Bindas |
| Publisher | : Univ. of Tennessee Press |
| Total Pages | : 182 |
| Release | : 2016-08-23 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1572332522 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781572332522 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (22 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis All of This Music Belongs to the Nation by : Kenneth J. Bindas
Book excerpt: A historical study of the Federal Music Project (FMP) investigates the paradoxical mission of employing popular musicians during the depression and "raising" musical tastes by emphasizing European classical traditions. Bindas (history, Kent State U.) reveals the obvious tensions between FMP leadership and its musicians, particularly the racial and ethnic segregation perpetuated by its policies. However, in an even-handed treatment, the project's successes in bringing music to millions of listeners is also highlighted. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
