SuitabookMusic and social change
Genres are described in relation to social and cultural events, with world events identified as influences on artists and new musical forms.
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Matt Anniss - Author
This is a structured introduction to how popular music changes: genres are placed alongside social and cultural events, technology, artists and industry developments. Its broad sweep and case studies may help readers see music as part of wider history rather than as isolated songs or performers.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceThis is a structured introduction to how popular music changes: genres are placed alongside social and cultural events, technology, artists and industry developments. Its broad sweep and case studies may help readers see music as part of wider history rather than as isolated songs or performers.
Genres are described in relation to social and cultural events, with world events identified as influences on artists and new musical forms.
The book includes technology-related change and industry-focused material, including recording, contracts, publicity and merchandising.
The historical framing may invite discussion of how social and world events influence artists and genres, and how technology changes music-making and distribution. The treatment of these connections, including whose perspectives are foregrounded, is not fully clear.
This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: another book-specific source is still needed.
The history of modern music by Matt Anniss | Open Library
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