Musical truth : a musical history of modern Black Britain in 25 songs /
Jeffrey Boakye ; illustrated by Ngadi Smart.
- 206 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
A history book with a twist, structured around a playlist of twenty three songs, listed chronologically. The book redefines British history, the Empire, and post colonialism, and invites readers to immerse themselves in music and think again about the narratives and key moments in history that they have been taught up to now. Music can carry the stories of history like a message in a bottle.Lord Kitchener, Neneh Cherry, Smiley Culture, Stormzy . . . Groundbreaking musicians whose songs have changed the world. But how? This exhilarating playlist tracks some of the key shifts in modern British history, and explores the emotional impact of 28 songs and the artists who performed them.This book redefines British history, the Empire and postcolonialism, and will invite you to think again about the narratives and key moments in history that you have been taught up to now.Thrilling, urgent, entertaining and thought-provoking, this beautifully illustrated companion to modern black music is a revelation and a delight.
9780571366484 (hbk.) : No price 5.99
Black people--Social conditions--Great Britain--Juvenile literature. Black people--Music--History and criticism--Great Britain--Juvenile literature. Children's / Teenage: general interest Children's / Teenage general interest: Music Children's / Teenage general interest: History & the past Children's / Teenage general interest: People & places Children's / Teenage personal & social issues: Racism & multiculturalism Children's / Teenage: Social issues Educational: Music Europe Teenage Non-Fiction. Personal and Social Issues.
Great Britain--Race relations--Juvenile literature.