Anthem: Social Movements and the Sound of Solidarity in the African Diaspora
- Author: Redmond, Shana L.
In this important book, Redmond illuminates the ways that songs function as 'political acts of performance' . . . . Listen to the music as you read to appreciate even further this deeply intelligent,... — More…
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Contents
- Acknowledgments Introduction: Anthem: Toward a Sound Franchise
- 1. From Race to Nation: "Ethiopia" and Pan-African Pageantry in the UNIA
- 2. Extending Diaspora: The NAACP and Up-"Lift" Cultures in the Interwar Black Pacific
- 3. Songs of Free Men: The Sound Migrations of "Ol' Man River"
- 4. Women's Work: "We Shall Overcome" and the Culture of the Picket Line
- 5. Soul Intact: CORE, Conversions, and Covers of "To Be Young, Gifted and Black"
- 6. Sounds of Exile: "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" and ANC Ambassadors Conclusion: The Last Anthem: Resonance, Legacy, and Loss at the Close of the Century Notes Index About the Author
