Motown and Crossover R&B
Edición de la obra I Hear a Symphony
| Autor | Andrew Flory |
|---|---|
| Editorial | University of Michigan Press |
| Fecha de publicación | May 30, 2017 |
| Idioma | inglés |
| Páginas | 344 |
| Formato | hardcover |
| ISBN-13 | 9780472117413 |
| ISBN-10 | 0472117416 |
| OCLC | 965760895 |
| LCCN | 2017011934 |
| Número de Cutter | F641i |
I Hear a Symphony" opens new territory in the study of Motown's legacy, arguing that the music of Motown was indelibly shaped by the ideals of Detroit's postwar black middle class; that Motown's creative personnel participated in an African-American tradition of dialogism in rhythm and blues while developing the famous "Motown Sound." Throughout the book, Flory focuses on the central importance of "crossover" to the Motown story; first as a key concept in the company's efforts to reach across American commercial markets, then as a means to extend influence internationally, and finally as a way to expand the brand beyond strictly musical products. Flory's work reveals the richness of the Motown sound, and equally rich and complex cultural influence Motown still exerts.