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In the 12 chapters of this book the authors argue for the universal presence of music in public space and social relations. The examples of American, British, Hungarian, Polish and Russian music serve to elucidate two functions of political music, that of legitimizing and contesting political power. Both satirical songs with their ironic commentary on specific events and people as well as protest songs undermining the system corroborate the universal character of the legitimizing and delegitimizing function of music. The book is addressed to readers interested in countercultural movements and politically engaged music, especially to students of political studies, sociology and cultural studies.



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political music – legitimization – delegitimization – political calculation – Russian shanson – cabaret song – politician’s image – political leadership – political utopia – acid rock – contestation – irony – ambiguity – Hungarian rock bands – nemzeti rock – Critical Race Theory – political violence – racism – revolution

Political Music: Legitimization and Contestation

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      Publisher Peter Lang AG
      Published 27 May 2021
      ISBN-13 9783631840368
      978-3631840368
      ISBN-10 3631840365

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      In the 12 chapters of this book the authors argue for the universal presence of music in public space and social relations. The examples of American, British, Hungarian, Polish and Russian music serve to elucidate two functions of political music, that of legitimizing and contesting political power. Both satirical songs with their ironic commentary on specific events and people as well as protest songs undermining the system corroborate the universal character of the legitimizing and delegitimizing function of music. The book is addressed to readers interested in countercultural movements and politically engaged music, especially to students of political studies, sociology and cultural studies.



      Table of Contents

      political music – legitimization – delegitimization – political calculation – Russian shanson – cabaret song – politician’s image – political leadership – political utopia – acid rock – contestation – irony – ambiguity – Hungarian rock bands – nemzeti rock – Critical Race Theory – political violence – racism – revolution

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