Made in Hong Kong
| Author | : Anthony Fung |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 441 |
| Release | : 2020-04-19 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781000056082 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1000056082 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (082 Downloads) |
Download or read book Made in Hong Kong written by Anthony Fung and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-04-19 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Made in Hong Kong: Studies in Popular Music serves as a comprehensive and thorough introduction to the history, sociology, and musicology of twentieth- and twenty-first century popular music in Hong Kong. The volume consists of essays by leading scholars in the field, and it covers the major figures, styles, and social contexts of popular music in Hong Kong. Each essay provides adequate context to allow readers to understand why the figure or genre under discussion is of lasting significance. The book is organized into four thematic sections: Cantopop, History and Legacy; Genres, Format, and Identity; Significant Artists; and Contemporary Cantopop.
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