The Truman and Eisenhower Blues - African-American Blues and Gospel Songs, 1945-1960 (Paperback)

Guide van Rijn presents a fascinating and exhaustive account of the gospel and blues music of the immediate postwar period, shedding much light on the civil rights situation of the time and the experience of segregation as well as events such as the Atom Bomb, the Cold War, Korea and of course the Republican victory in 1956. He concentrates on songs that comment on contemporary political events and issues during this crucial time in the shaping of black consciousness in America. In doing so, he uncovers a hidden black history on the eve of the emergence of the civil rights movement--a deep insight into the lives and opinions of people who had few other outlets of expression. Also available, from the author's own website, is a CD containing recordings of the songs discussed in the text, such as Jesus Hits Like the Atom Bomb, I'm a Democrat Man, and The Alabama Bus.

General

Imprint:	Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2004
Authors:	Guido van Rijn
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	240
ISBN-13:	978-0-8264-5658-8
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Contemporary popular music > Blues Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Contemporary popular music > Rock & pop > Soul & Gospel Books > Humanities > History > World history > From 1900 > Postwar, from 1945 Books > History > American history > General Books > History > World history > From 1900 > Postwar, from 1945 Books > Music > Contemporary popular music > Blues Books > Music > Contemporary popular music > Rock & pop > Soul & Gospel
LSN:	0-8264-5658-8
Barcode:	9780826456588

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