Sound System

The Political Power of Music

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Music, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
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Author: Dave Randall ISBN: 9781786800350
Publisher: Pluto Press Publication: March 20, 2017
Imprint: Pluto Press Language: English
Author: Dave Randall
ISBN: 9781786800350
Publisher: Pluto Press
Publication: March 20, 2017
Imprint: Pluto Press
Language: English

Musicians have often wanted to change the world. From underground innovators to pop icons many have believed in the political power of music. Rulers recognise it too. Music has been used to challenge the political and social order - and to prop up the status quo.*BR**BR*Sound System is the story of one musician's journey to discover what makes music so powerful. Dave Randall uses his insider's knowledge of the industry to shed light on the secrets of celebrity, commodification and culture.*BR**BR*This is a book of raves, riots and revolution. From the Glastonbury Festival to the Arab Spring, Pop Idol to Trinidadian Carnival, Randall finds political inspiration across the musical spectrum and poses the question: how can we make music serve the interests of the many, rather than the few? *BR**BR*Published in partnership with the Left Book Club.

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Musicians have often wanted to change the world. From underground innovators to pop icons many have believed in the political power of music. Rulers recognise it too. Music has been used to challenge the political and social order - and to prop up the status quo.*BR**BR*Sound System is the story of one musician's journey to discover what makes music so powerful. Dave Randall uses his insider's knowledge of the industry to shed light on the secrets of celebrity, commodification and culture.*BR**BR*This is a book of raves, riots and revolution. From the Glastonbury Festival to the Arab Spring, Pop Idol to Trinidadian Carnival, Randall finds political inspiration across the musical spectrum and poses the question: how can we make music serve the interests of the many, rather than the few? *BR**BR*Published in partnership with the Left Book Club.

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