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Barcode30293102355612
StatusIn Processing
LocationClark County
Call No780.973 Cele
TitleOn the record : music that changed America / Anna Harwell Celenza.
AuthorCelenza, Anna Harwell, author.
CollectionNF
Total Circ0
NumReserves0
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LocationBarcodeCall NoCreated OnIssue NameCirc StatusTemp Loc
Clark County30293102355612780.973 Cele5/11/2026 In Processing 

Catalog Details

International Standard Book Number 9781324005001 electronic book
International Standard Book Number 9781324004998 (hardcover)
International Standard Book Number 1324004991 (hardcover)
Personal Name Celenza, Anna Harwell, author.
Title Statement On the record : music that changed America / Anna Harwell Celenza.
Edition Statement First edition.
Production, Publication, Distribution, Manufacture, and Copyright Notice New York, NY : W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., 2026.
Physical Description xiv, 336 pages ; 24 cm.
Bibliography, Etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note Land of the free, home of the brave -- The unanswered question -- The search for an American sound -- Saving the American landscape -- Witness for the prosecution -- A new vision for America -- America's secret sonic weapon -- There's a place for us...somewhere -- What's going on? -- Sonic shift : when politics changed music -- Under African skies -- Who tells our story?
Summary, Etc. "Music is more than art -- it's a force of change. In On The Record: Music that Changed America, Anna Harwell Celenza brings to life the pivotal moments where American music collided with politics to spark debate, empower communities, and redefine culture. Hundreds of musical compositions and popular songs have been written in response to American politics, but only a few dozen works have actually instigated change in Congress. On the Record focuses on a range of influential works like Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit," Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring, Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton, and Kendrick Lamar's "Damn": works that altered the way politicians think about the world around them; music that influenced important changes in domestic and foreign policy; compositions that left an indelible mark on American culture. Each chapter focuses on a single work, tracing the backstory of the music and the often surprising connections to Congressional action. Provocative and inspiring, it's a must-read for those who believe in the transformative power of song"-- Provided by publisher.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Influence (Psychology)
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Music History and criticism.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Music Political aspects United States.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Music Influence.

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