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Words, music and gender / edited by Michelle Gadpaille and Victor Kennedy.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Gender identity in music.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (viii, 288 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- Newcastle upon Tyne, England : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, [2020]
- Summary:
- Musicians, teachers and those who love music will find in this volume some answers to the question of how gender affects its practice, performance and reception. What was performing like for female rock singers in the 20th century? How did Bowie change our concept of performer identity? Just how sexist are the lyrics in glam metal songs? Is rap as homophobic as has been thought? Can female metal singers growl as well as men? Are LGBTQ+ issues reflected in 21st century music? Did Canadian New Wave groups tackle major social issues? How do Shakespeare and Joyce use musical puns and allusions? From Indian thumri, through French opera, Irish folk songs, and pop, all the way to metal and rap, the 17 contributions gathered here will challenge and inform, while confirming that our music shapes our habits, language, ideas and gendered selves.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 1-5275-5843-6
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