Waksman se adentra en la historia de la música popular y la cultura de Estados Unidos de los siglos XIX y XX. Su obra se centra en la tecnología musical, la producción de identidad a través del sonido y las actuaciones musicales en vivo en espacios públicos. Investiga cómo la música moldea nuestro sentido de identidad e integra los avances tecnológicos. Sus análisis ofrecen profundas perspectivas sobre las intrincadas conexiones entre el sonido, la sociedad y la expresión personal.
Live Music in America provides the first dedicated survey of music history in the United States as seen through the lens of live performance, offering readers a wide-ranging social and cultural history of American music that touches on race, class, gender, and debates over cultural value.
This work ranges across the history of the electric guitar by focusing on key performers such as Charlie Christian, Les Paul, Chet Atkins, Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, the MC5 and Led Zeppelin, who have shaped the use and meaning of the instrument. schovat popis
Focusing on live performance, this book presents a comprehensive survey of American music history, intertwining social and cultural narratives. It explores significant themes such as race, class, and gender, while delving into the ongoing debates regarding cultural value. Through this lens, readers gain insights into how live music has shaped and reflected the diverse American experience.