| I Hear a Symphony: Motown and Crossover R&B Contributor(s): Flory, Andrew (Author) |
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ISBN: 0472117416 ISBN-13: 9780472117413 Publisher: University of Michigan Press OUR PRICE: $103.90 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | Genres & Styles - Soul & R&b |
| Dewey: 781.644 |
| LCCN: 2017011934 |
| Series: Tracking Pop |
| Physical Information: 1.4" H x 6.2" W x 9.1" (1.54 lbs) 344 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |