Meanings of Jazz in State Socialism

During the Cold War, jazz became a cultural weapon that was employed by both sides. In the Eastern Bloc countries, new jazz scenes emerged. This volume explores the history and roles of jazz in Poland, the German Democratic Republic (GDR), Czechoslovakia, Hungary, the Soviet Union, and the Baltic States by means of several case studies.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3631664095
• ISBN13: 9783631664094
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der W
• Length: 227 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.3"