Strike up the Band : New York City in the Roaring Twenties

• Autore: Crisp Helen
• Pubblicazione: London : , : Reaktion Books, Limited, , 2024; ©2024
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (294 pages)
• Soggetto topico: New York (N.Y.); Harlem Renaissance
• Altri autori: StewartJules
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword by Gregory J. Peterson -- 1: Down Hearted Blues -- 2: Ain't (Much) Misbehavin' -- 3: Broadway Melody -- 4: Crazy Rhythm -- 5: Oh! Lady Be Good -- 6: The Sidewalks of New York -- 7: I Got Plenty of Nothing -- 8: Make Believe -- 9: Ain't We Got Fun -- References -- Select Bibliography -- Acknowledgements -- Photo Acknowledgements -- Index.
• Sommario/riassunto: Strike Up the Band by Helen Crisp and Jules Stewart explores New York City during the Roaring Twenties, a transformative era marked by architectural innovation, cultural dynamism, and societal shifts. The book delves into the burgeoning creativity of the city, highlighting iconic skyscrapers like the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings, which epitomized the Art Deco design and the city’s evolving skyline. It captures the cultural vibrancy through the lens of jazz music, Broadway musicals, and the Harlem Renaissance, spotlighting figures like Duke Ellington and Langston Hughes. The authors provide insights into the social and artistic landscape, including the impact of the Harlem Renaissance and American musical theater. The intended audience likely includes those interested in urban history, architecture, and cultural studies.
• Titolo autorizzato: Strike up the Band
• ISBN: 9781789149012; 9781789148565
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9911026049903321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II