"My Song Is My Weapon" - People's Songs, American Communism, and the Politics of Culture, 1930-50 (Paperback)

A revealing exploration of the origins and development of People's Songs, Inc., "My Song Is My Weapon won the ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award. Robbie Lieberman brings to life the hootenannies, concerts, and rallies of the time, paying special attention to the politics of culture of the Old Left. Her analysis of the communist movement culture, coupled with interviews with former members of People's Songs, sheds new light on Cold War America, the American Communist movement, and the experience of left-wing cultural workers.

General

Imprint:	University of Illinois Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Music in American Life
Release date:	August 1995
First published:	August 1995
Authors:	Robbie Lieberman
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	232
ISBN-13:	978-0-252-06525-5
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Folk music Books > Music > Folk music
LSN:	0-252-06525-5
Barcode:	9780252065255

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