Prince and Popular Music
Author | : Mike Alleyne |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2020-05-14 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781501354687 |
ISBN-13 | : 150135468X |
Rating | : 4/5 (68X Downloads) |
Download or read book Prince and Popular Music written by Mike Alleyne and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2020-05-14 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prince's position in popular culture has undergone only limited academic scrutiny. This book provides an academic examination of Prince, encompassing the many layers of his cultural and creative impact. It assesses Prince's life and legacy holistically, exploring his multiple identities and the ways in which they were manifested through his recorded catalogue and audiovisual personae. In 17 essays organized thematically, the anthology includes a diverse range of contributions - taking ethnographic, musicological, sociological, gender studies and cultural studies approaches to analysing Prince's career.