Anti-Music

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The book explores the complex reception of African American jazz music in Germany, highlighting its dual role as both a perceived racial and cultural threat and a catalyst for the rise of Nazi totalitarian cultural politics. It delves into how jazz influenced and interacted with the political climate of the time, revealing the tensions between cultural appreciation and racial ideology. Through this examination, the work sheds light on the broader implications of jazz in the context of 20th-century German history.