All of This Music Belongs to the Nation

All of This Music Belongs to the Nation
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Publisher : Univ. of Tennessee Press
Total Pages : 182
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ISBN-10 : 1572332522
ISBN-13 : 9781572332522
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Book Synopsis All of This Music Belongs to the Nation by : Kenneth J. Bindas

Download or read book All of This Music Belongs to the Nation 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. 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


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