From the critically acclaimed author of Musical Truth comes a new soundtrack to pivotal historical moments from around the world.
From Billie Holliday to Aretha Franklin, Fela Kuti to Donna Summer, Elton John to Michael Jackson - it turns out that 40 classic tunes reflect and encapsulate the key historical moments of the 20th and 21st century.
Musical World features music from a vast range of genres including Jazz, Rock n Roll, Disco and Hiphop. Jeffrey Boakye, teacher, historian and broadcaster, explores the roots and wider impact of these genres, touching on why they were celebrated or seen as problematic, their political and cultural impact, and their ongoing legacy today.
Featuring a dance that lead to a new sense of sexual liberation, feminism, the Vietnam war, the carving up of the African continent, antisemitism, HIV, homosexuality and the impact of disco, and a football anthem. . .
It will make you cry, question and gasp - this is a brand new view of world history - memorable, outspoken - hitherto unspoken!
| ISBN: | 9780571377497 |
| Publication date: | 3rd August 2023 |
| Author: | Jeffrey Boakye |
| Illustrator: | Ngadi Smart |
| Publisher: | Faber & Faber |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 222 pages |
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From the critically acclaimed author of Musical Truth comes a new soundtrack to pivotal historical moments from around the world.From Billie Holliday to Aretha Franklin, Fela Kuti to Donna Summer, Elton John to Michael Jackson - it turns out that 40 classic tunes reflect and encapsulate the key historical moments of the 20th and 21st century.Musical World features music from a vast range of genres including Jazz, Rock n Roll, Disco and Hiphop. Jeffrey Boakye, teacher, historian and broadcaster, explores the roots and wider impact of these genres, touching on why they were celebrated or seen as problematic, their political and cultural impact, and their ongoing legacy today.Featuring a dance that lead to a new sense of sexual liberation, feminism, the Vietnam war, the carving up of the African continent, antisemitism, HIV, homosexuality and the impact of disco, and a football anthem. . .It will make you cry, question and gasp - this is a brand new view of world history - memorable, outspoken - hitherto unspoken!
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Musical World and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-18 years old
Musical World features in the following genres: Featured Books for 13+ readers, Featured Books for Young Adults, History, Music, PSHE: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusion, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Countries, cultures and national identity, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism, Recommendations, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), People / Places
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Musical World was written by Jeffrey Boakye and published by Faber & Faber
Musical World has 222 pages
£8.09, reduced from £8.99. Temporarily Out Of Stock.
