Songs of America
Songs of America
How Music Fueled American Identity, Resistance, and Change
About This Book
The Soundtrack of a Nation (2019) examines how music has been instrumental in forging American identity. Spanning three centuries from African American spirituals through Elvis Presley's revolutionary rock and roll, this work illuminates the songs that captured the aspirations, setbacks, and movements of Americans across every social stratum.
Who Should Read This?
- People fascinated by history who want new angles on familiar stories
- Music enthusiasts interested in how American songs influenced political movements
- Activists seeking historical context and motivation for contemporary struggles
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