Light Music in Britain Since 1870: A Survey

By Geoffrey Self

Book Overview

Geoffrey Self deftly handles a wealth of information to illustrate the immense role that light music has played in British culture over the last 130 years. His insightful assessments of the best and the most shameful examples of the genre help to pinpoint its enduring qualities; qualities which enable it to maintain a presence in the face of today's domination by commercial popular music.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138269069
• ISBN13: 9781138269064
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"