Andrew Selth
Gebundenes Buch

Burma, Kipling and Western Music

The Riff from Mandalay

Versandkostenfrei!
Versandfertig in 1-2 Wochen
181,99 €
inkl. MwSt.
Weitere Ausgaben:
PAYBACK Punkte
91 °P sammeln!
This book explores how popular Western music influenced and reflected perceptions of Burma during its colonial period (1824-1948). Taking Kipling's 1890 ballad 'Mandalay' as a critical turning point, it surveys musical works with Burma-related themes, emphasizing popular songs and show tunes, and also looking at classical works, ballet scores, hymns, soldiers' songs, sea shanties, and film soundtracks. The book sheds new light on the West's historical relationship with Burma, the colonial music scene, and Burma's place in the development of popular music and the rise of the global music indust...