Sound System - The Political Power of Music

This is a book of raves, riots and revolution. From the Glastonbury Festival to the Arab Spring, Pop Idol to Trinidadian Carnival, Randall finds political inspiration across the musical spectrum and poses the question: how can we make music serve the interest of the many, rather than the few?

About the author

Dave Randall is a musician, producer and activist. He has toured the world playing guitar with Faithless, Dido, Sinead O'Connor and many others. He also teaches courses on guitar and the creative industries at BIMM University Bristol.

Summary

The story of one musician's journey to discover how music can be used as a political tool.

Product details

• Authors: Dave Randall, David Randall, Randall Dave
• Publisher: Pluto
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 20.03.2017
• EAN: 9780745399300
• ISBN: 978-0-7453-9930-0
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 200 mm x 17 mm
• Series: Left Book Club; Left Bookclub; Left Bookclub; Left Book Club
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > General, dictionaries; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Freedom, Music, History: specific events & topics, MUSIC / General, HISTORY / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Political Advocacy, MUSIC / Business Aspects, Political activism, Music Industry, Revolutionary groups & movements, Political structures: totalitarianism & dictatorship, Modern Period, C 1500 Onwards, Political activism / Political engagement