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008			180606s2018 enka f b 001|0|eng|d
020			_a9781138231153 (pbk.) : _c£47.99
035			_a(StDuBDS)9781138231153
040			_aStDuBDS _beng _cStDuBDS _erda
072		7	_aMUS _2eflch
072		7	_aMUS _2ukslc
082	0	4	_a782.4'21649117 _223
100	1		_aBerry, Michael _c(Musicologist), _eauthor.
245	1	0	_aListening to rap : _ban introduction / _cMichael Berry.
264		1	_aLondon : _bRoutledge, _c2018.
300			_a270 pages : _billustrations (black and white)
336			_atext _2rdacontent
336			_astill image _2rdacontent
337			_aunmediated _2rdamedia
338			_avolume _2rdacarrier
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520	8		_aOver the past four decades, rap and hip hop culture have taken a central place in popular music both in the United States and around the world. 'Listening to Rap' enables students to understand the historical context, cultural impact, and unique musical characteristics of this essential genre. Each chapter explores a key topic in the study of rap music from the 1970s to today, covering themes such as race, gender, commercialization, politics, and authenticity. Synthesizing the approaches of scholars from a variety of disciplines - including music, cultural studies, African-American studies, gender studies, literary criticism, and philosophy - 'Listening to Rap' tracks the evolution of rap and hip hop while illustrating its vast cultural significance. The text features more than 60 detailed listening guides that analyze the musical elements of songs by a wide array of artists.
521			_aSpecialized.
650		0	_aRap (Music) _xHistory and criticism.
650		0	_aRap (Music) _xAnalysis, appreciation.
650		7	_aMusic. _2eflch
650		7	_aMusic. _2ukslc
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