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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Celebrated, controversial, and conspicuously eclectic, Paul Simons Graceland stands among the monumental albums of the 20th century. This book explores how and why it made its mark, from the international collaborations that defined its musical character, to the inflamed political environment from which it emerged.Graceland incorporated some of South Africas most beloved popular music traditions, including township jive, kwela, and the intricate isicathamiya harmonies of Ladysmith Black Mambazo. It also featured contributions from Central and West African musicians, alongside an array of North American styles Chicano rock, country, synth-pop, Louisiana zydeco and, of course, Simons characteristically abstract poetics. This book revisits Graceland as an important example of the global relevance of African music. Released in 1986, amid an intensified period of anti-apartheid activism across world, the album had a unique relationship to South Africa: it drew attention to apartheid and Black African music while its popular significance was simultaneously propelled by the anti-apartheid movement. As a collaborative, cross-cultural project straddling the boundaries of a deeply unequal world economically, politically, racially Graceland invites reflection on the relationship between art and politics, both then and now. An illumination of Graceland, Paul Simons celebrated and controversial album of 1986, made in collaboration with American and Black South African musicians against the violent backdrop of apartheid. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Celebrated, controversial, and conspicuously eclectic, Paul Simon's Graceland stands among the monumental albums of the 20th century. This book explores how and why it made its mark, from the international collaborations that defined its musical character, to the inflamed political environment from which it emerged.Graceland incorporated some of South Africa's most beloved popular music traditions, including 'township jive', kwela, and the intricate isicathamiya harmonies of Ladysmith Black Mambazo. It also featured contributions from Central and West African musicians, alongside an array of North American styles - Chicano rock, country, synth-pop, Louisiana zydeco - and, of course, Simon's characteristically abstract poetics. This book revisits Graceland as an important example of the global relevance of African music. Released in 1986, amid an intensified period of anti-apartheid activism across world, the album had a unique relationship to South Africa: it drew attention to apartheid and Black African music while its popular significance was simultaneously propelled by the anti-apartheid movement. As a collaborative, cross-cultural project straddling the boundaries of a deeply unequal world - economically, politically, racially - Graceland invites reflection on the relationship between art and politics, both then and now.…

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Celebrated, controversial, and conspicuously eclectic, Paul Simon's Graceland stands among the monumental albums of the 20th century. This book explores how and why it made its mark, from the international collaborations that defined its musical character, to the inflamed political environment from which it emerged.Graceland incorporated some of South Africa's most beloved popular music traditions, including 'township jive', kwela, and the intricate isicathamiya harmonies of Ladysmith Black Mambazo. It also featured contributions from Central and West African musicians, alongside an array of North American styles - Chicano rock, country, synth-pop, Louisiana zydeco - and, of course, Simon's characteristically abstract poetics. This book revisits Graceland as an important example of the global relevance of African music. Released in 1986, amid an intensified period of anti-apartheid activism across world, the album had a unique relationship to South Africa: it drew attention to apartheid and Black African music while its popular significance was simultaneously propelled by the anti-apartheid movement. As a collaborative, cross-cultural project straddling the boundaries of a deeply unequal world - economically, politically, racially - Graceland invites reflection on the relationship between art and politics, both then and now.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paper Back. Condition: New.

Condition: acceptable. Ausreichend/Acceptable: Exemplar mit vollständigem Text und sämtlichen Abbildungen oder Karten. Schmutztitel oder Vorsatz können fehlen. Einband bzw. Schutzumschlag weisen unter Umständen starke Gebrauchsspuren auf. / Describes a book or dust jacket that has the complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. (which must be noted). Binding, dust jacket (if any), etc may also be worn.…

Condition: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Condition: new.

paperback. Condition: New. Brand New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. cover shows moderate wear and tear, rubbing, bumped corners, loss at the crown of spine. pages tanned and clean.

Broschur. Condition: gut. 33 S., 21 cm Einband leicht fleckig. Sprache: deu.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Die Berliner B�rgerwehr Im Jahre 1848: Aus Den Hinterlassenen Papieren Des Commandeurs Der Berliner B�rgerwehr. Book.

Edition Unstated. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new and still in the publisher's protective shrink-wrap. Physical Description: 1 volume, 23 cm. Subjects: Berlin (Allemagne) Histoire Pe?riodiques; Berlin (Germany) History Periodicals; Germany Berlin; History; Illustrated Books. 1 Kg. …

Edition Unstated. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new and still in the publisher's protective shrink-wrap. Physical Description: 288 pages, 23 cm. Subjects: Berlin (Allemagne) Histoire Pe?riodiques; Berlin (Germany) History Periodicals; Germany Berlin; History; Illustrated Books. 1 Kg. …

Condition: New.

paperback. Condition: Very Good.

paperback. Condition: Fine.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: Good. Good condition. Translated from the 3rd German revised edition. (eye, diseases, ophthalmoscopy) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. …

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Edition Unstated. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new and still in the publisher's protective shrink-wrap. Physical Description: 288 pages, 23 cm. Subjects: Berlin (Allemagne) Histoire Pe?riodiques; Berlin (Germany) History Periodicals; Germany Berlin; History; Illustrated Books. 1 Kg. …

Edition Unstated. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new and still in the publisher's protective shrink-wrap. Physical Description: 1 volume, 23 cm. Subjects: Berlin (Allemagne) Histoire Pe?riodiques; Berlin (Germany) History Periodicals; Germany Berlin; History; Illustrated Books. 1 Kg. …

547 Seiten 19x26 Sehr gut, fast ungelesen. ISBN 9783922907473. 1500 Gramm Sprache: Deutsch. Karton mit Original Schutzumschlag.

paperback. Condition: New. Special order direct from the distributor.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.