
Sonic Modernities in the Malay World: A History of Popular Music, Social Distinction and Novel Lifestyles
语言: 英语
格式: 精装书
ISBN 10: 9004259864
ISBN 13: 9789004259867
出版日期:
January 9th, 2014
出版商: Brill Academic Publishers
页数: 388
类型: History
In exploring the vibrant landscape of popular music in the Malay world, Bart Barendregt delves into the intricate relationship between sound and social dynamics. The work examines how music not only reflects but also shapes identities and lifestyles, presenting a narrative that intertwines cultural history with contemporary social distinctions.
Barendregt offers a nuanced analysis of the ways in which popular music is interwoven with issues of modernity, tradition, and class within Southeast Asia. Through rich historical contexts, the author uncovers how sonic trends influence and mirror the evolving values of society, providing insights into the transformative power of music in defining modern experiences.
Barendregt offers a nuanced analysis of the ways in which popular music is interwoven with issues of modernity, tradition, and class within Southeast Asia. Through rich historical contexts, the author uncovers how sonic trends influence and mirror the evolving values of society, providing insights into the transformative power of music in defining modern experiences.