Unapologetic Expression

Author : André Marmot
Publisher : Faber & Faber
ISBN 13 : 0571374506
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Unapologetic Expression written by André Marmot and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2024-04-30 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lively, subversive history of the new UK jazz wave, encapsulating its revolutionary spirit and tracing its foundations to birth of the genre itself. By the end of the last century, jazz music was considered by many to be obsolete and uncool, a genre appreciated only by out of touch white men with deeply questionable taste. And yet, by 2019, a new generation of UK jazz musicians was selling out major venues and appearing on festival line-ups around the world. How has UK jazz rehabilitated its image so totally in twenty-five years? And how did it ever become uncool in the first place? Reaching back to the roots of jazz as the 'unapologetic expression' of oppressed peoples, shaped by the forces of slavery, imperialism and globalisation, Andre ́ Marmot places this new wave within the wider context of a divided, postcolonial Britain navigating its identity in a new world order. These artists have crafted a sound which reflects the nation as it is today - a sound connected to the very origins of jazz itself. Drawing on eighty-six interviews with key architects of this jazz renaissance and those who came before them - from Shabaka Hutchings, Nubya Garcia and Moses Boyd to Gilles Peterson, Courtney Pine and Cleveland Watkiss - Unapologetic Expression captures the radical spirit of a vital British musical movement.

Author : Charlene Carruthers
Publisher : Beacon Press
ISBN 13 : 0807019410
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Unapologetic written by Charlene Carruthers and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2018-08-28 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A manifesto from one of America's most influential activists which disrupts political, economic, and social norms by reimagining the Black Radical Tradition. Drawing on Black intellectual and grassroots organizing traditions, including the Haitian Revolution, the US civil rights movement, and LGBTQ rights and feminist movements, Unapologetic challenges all of us engaged in the social justice struggle to make the movement for Black liberation more radical, more queer, and more feminist. This book provides a vision for how social justice movements can become sharper and more effective through principled struggle, healing justice, and leadership development. It also offers a flexible model of what deeply effective organizing can be, anchored in the Chicago model of activism, which features long-term commitment, cultural sensitivity, creative strategizing, and multiple cross-group alliances. And Unapologetic provides a clear framework for activists committed to building transformative power, encouraging young people to see themselves as visionaries and leaders.

Author : Gaurav Sharma
Publisher : Think Tank Books
ISBN 13 : 8194370582
Total Pages : 62 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Quest for Meaning written by Gaurav Sharma and published by Think Tank Books. This book was released on with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Quest for Meaning" embarks on an intellectual odyssey through the labyrinth of existential inquiry, unraveling the intricacies of human existence. Authored by a seasoned philosopher, the book navigates the corridors of diverse cultures, religions, and philosophies, inviting readers to ponder the profound questions that define our shared humanity. From the search for purpose to the exploration of morality, the narrative seamlessly weaves together profound insights and thought-provoking anecdotes. As readers traverse the pages, they encounter a tapestry of wisdom, fostering introspection and inspiring a personal journey toward a richer, more meaningful life. This literary expedition beckons those in pursuit of profound truths, offering a compass for navigating the enigmatic landscape of life's ultimate questions.

Author : Eric Hobsbawm
Publisher : Faber & Faber
ISBN 13 : 0571320112
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Jazz Scene written by Eric Hobsbawm and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2014-11-20 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From 1955-65 the historian Eric Hobsbawm took the pseudonym 'Francis Newton' and wrote a monthly column for the New Statesman on jazz - music he had loved ever since discovering it as a boy in 1933 ('the year Adolf Hitler took power in Germany'). Hobsbawm's column led to his writing a critical history, The Jazz Scene (1959). This enhanced edition from 1993 adds later writings by Hobsbawm in which he meditates further 'on why jazz is not only a marvellous noise but a central concern for anyone concerned with twentieth-century society and the twentieth-century arts.' 'All the greats are covered in passing (Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday), while further space is given to Duke Ellington, Ray Charles, Thelonious Monk, Mahalia Jackson, and Sidney Bechet ... Perhaps Hobsbawm's tastiest comments are about the business side and work ethics, where his historian's eye strips the jazz scene down to its commercial spine.' Kirkus Reviews

Author : L. Platt
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 0230512682
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Musical Comedy on the West End Stage, 1890 - 1939 written by L. Platt and published by Springer. This book was released on 2004-03-09 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers the first full historical treatment of a music theatre that was once at the centre of London's West End. From the late Victorian period to the early 1920s, musical comedy was the single most popular form of 'legitimate' theatre entertainment. This lively account establishes musical comedy as one of the first industrial cultures and offers fascinating insights into how it functioned ideologically as a celebrated embracing of the modern condition.

Author : Assal Rad
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1009193589
Total Pages : 251 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The State of Resistance written by Assal Rad and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2022-08-25 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores national identity formation and popular culture in post-revolutionary Iran to enable a better understanding of contemporary Iran.

Author : Susan Weiner
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 9780801865398
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Enfants Terribles written by Susan Weiner and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2001-05-09 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weiner highlights the new importance of youth as a social category of identity in the context of the postwar explosion of the mass media and explores the ways in which girls both defined and disrupted this category.

Author : Laura Lee
Publisher : Laura Lee
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shattered Reflections written by Laura Lee and published by Laura Lee. This book was released on with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The moon hung high in the midnight sky, casting an ethereal glow upon the deserted streets of Lourdes, a small town tucked away in the heart of the French countryside. Simone Delacroix, a young woman burdened by an unyielding sense of emptiness, wandered through the winding alleys, her footsteps echoing in the silence of the night. In the shadows, the remnants of shattered glass littered the cobblestones, a stark reflection of the broken pieces of Simone's own life. Her once-vibrant spirit had been fractured by the weight of expectations and the suffocating conformity of her existence. Trapped in a cycle of pleasing others, she had lost touch with the true essence of her being. A peculiar mirror caught Simone's attention, standing alone in a dimly lit corner of an antiquities shop. Its ornate frame seemed to beckon to her, whispering secrets from ages long past. As she approached, an irresistible pull drew her closer, and before she knew it, she stood before the mirror, mesmerized by her own reflection. But what she saw was not the familiar face she had grown accustomed to. Instead, a stranger stared back at her—a woman with fiery eyes that mirrored her own inner turmoil, with wild, untamed hair that mirrored her desire for freedom. It was a reflection that spoke of hidden depths and untapped potential, of a dormant power waiting to be awakened. A surge of curiosity and longing coursed through Simone's veins. With trembling hands, she reached out and touched the mirror's surface. In that instant, the world around her seemed to shift and dissolve, giving way to a realm beyond her wildest imagination.

Author : Joan Casas-Roma
Publisher : Ethics International Press
ISBN 13 : 1871891965
Total Pages : 412 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Technology, Users and Uses written by Joan Casas-Roma and published by Ethics International Press. This book was released on 2023-08-18 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New technological advancements have always changed the way society and human relationships work. New affordances created by technological tools inevitable modify and affect the way people interact with such tools, as well as with one another, and with the world within which this technology is embedded. Technology, Users and Uses explores and discusses ethical issues around the use of technology and AI, by focusing on the way they affect individual, social and global interactions. The collection addresses topics including social networks, public opinion, fake news and information warfare; digitalisation and datafication of society and individuals; and transhumanism, super-intelligent machines and the technological singularity. Technology, Users and Uses aims to offer theoretical and practical guidelines and recommendations for regulators, developers, engineers and scientists, as well as for researchers, educators and scholars in the fields of technology and AI, philosophy and sociology.

Author : Sandy Y. Greenleaf
Publisher : Sandy Y. Greenleaf
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 732 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book AI's Take on Relationships written by Sandy Y. Greenleaf and published by Sandy Y. Greenleaf. This book was released on 2024-03-24 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover a groundbreaking exploration of relationships through the unique lens of artificial intelligence. In "AI's Take on Relationships," we delve into the complexities of human connections, offering fresh insights and practical advice to help you build and maintain healthy, fulfilling relationships. Curated by an author passionate about democratizing knowledge for the betterment of human lives, this book presents a fascinating fusion of cutting-edge AI technology and timeless wisdom. By posing thought-provoking questions to advanced AI systems, the author has compiled a comprehensive guide that tackles the most pressing challenges and opportunities in modern relationships. From navigating the intricacies of communication and building trust to cultivating empathy and overcoming conflicts, "AI's Take on Relationships" provides a roadmap for success in all types of relationships. Whether you're seeking to strengthen your romantic partnership, deepen your friendships, or improve your family dynamics, this book offers actionable strategies and relatable anecdotes to guide you on your journey. Through a combination of research-backed insights, real-life examples, and practical exercises, you'll gain a deeper understanding of yourself and others, enabling you to foster more meaningful connections. The AI's unique perspective challenges conventional wisdom, encouraging readers to think differently about relationships and embrace new approaches to building lasting, fulfilling bonds. "AI's Take on Relationships" is an essential read for anyone seeking to enhance their interpersonal skills, communicate more effectively, and create a more compassionate, understanding world. Embrace the power of AI-driven insights and transform your relationships today.