From jazz to swing: african-american jazz musicians and their music, 1890-1935
Auteur :
Hennessey, Thomas
Éditeur :
Hennessey, Thomas
ISBN :
9780814321799
Date de publication :
30 juin 1995
Dimensions :
23,0 x 15,2 x 1,8 cm
Poids :
345 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Examines the historical context of jazz in light of the changing situation of the African-American community and notes the tension created by the structures of segregation, stereotypes and prejudice. Music was one of the few fields where racial stereotypes did not hinder black achievement.