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California polyphony : ethnic voices, musical crossroads / Mina Yang.
| Author/creator | Yang, Mina |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Urbana : University of Illinois Press, ©2008. |
| Description | ix, 184 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Music in American life Music in American life. ^A223005 |
| Contents | The early history of California cultural and musical life -- The Transpacific gaze: orientalism, queerness, and California experimentalism -- A thin blue line down Central Avenue: the LAPD and the demise of a musical hub -- Noir entanglements: black music, white women, and the dark city -- From the mission myth to Chicano nationalism: the evolution of Mestizo identities and music -- After sa-i-ku: Korean American hip-hop since the Rodney King uprising. |
| Abstract | What does it mean to be "Californian"? This book suggests an answer that lies at the intersection of musicology, cultural history, and politics. Consisting of a series of musical case studies of major ethnic groups in California, this book approaches the notion of Californian identity from diverse perspectives, each nuanced by class, gender, and sexuality. According to Yang, there has never been a straightforward definition of "Californian." This most populous and most affluent state in the Union has been setting musical and cultural trends for decades, and Yang's study thoughtfully illuminates the multicultural nature of its musics. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-178) and index. |
| LCCN | 2007030766 |
| ISBN | 9780252032431 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0252032438 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML200.7.C2 Y36 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |