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I Hear a Symphony: Motown and Crossover R&B
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I Hear a Symphony: Motown and Crossover R&B Paperback - 2017

by Andrew Flory


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I Hear a Symphony opens new territory in the study of Motown's legacy, arguing that the music of Motown was indelibly shaped by the ideals of Detroit's postwar black middle class; that Motown's creative personnel participated in an African-American tradition of dialogism in rhythm and blues while developing the famous "Motown Sound." Throughout the book, Flory focuses on the central importance of "crossover" to the Motown story; first as a key concept in the company's efforts to reach across American commercial markets, then as a means to extend influence internationally, and finally as a way to expand the brand beyond strictly musical products. Flory's work reveals the richness of the Motown sound, and equally rich and complex cultural influence Motown still exerts.

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  • Title I Hear a Symphony: Motown and Crossover R&B
  • Author Andrew Flory
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 344
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher University of Michigan Press
  • Date 2017
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780472036868 / 0472036866
  • Weight 1.1 lbs (0.50 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.9 x 5.9 x 1 in (22.61 x 14.99 x 2.54 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Rhythm and blues music - History and, Motown Record Corporation - History
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2017011934
  • Dewey Decimal Code 781.644

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  • Choice, 02/01/2018, Page 0

About the author

Andrew Flory is an Assistant Professor of Music at Carleton College.
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