Words, music and propaganda

Submitted by Joseph Hafner on 22 April, 2025 - 21:30

Publication Type:

Book

Authors:

Mohar, Tjaša,; Kennedy, Victor,

Source:

Cambridge Scholars Publishing,, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, p.1 online resource (2024)

Call Number:

ML3920

URL:

https://www.vlebooks.com/vleweb/product/openreader?id=none&isbn=9781527552951(link is external)

Keywords:

Influence., Music, Influence of., Musique

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on February 20, 2024).Music is used to sell everything from cars to political candidates. How can words and melody so successfully manipulate us? This volume provides answers by examining the ways in which music of various genres, including folk, popular music, rock, and rap, is used to protest and to promote structures of political, commercial, and religious authority. Students, teachers, musicians, historians, policy makers, and fans of music and popular culture will find answers.