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Kelefa Sanneh, "Major Labels: A History of Popular Music in Seven Genres" (Penguin, 2021)

New Books in Music

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Musical Identity and Political Taste

This chapter explores the intersection of personal identity and musical preferences, emphasizing how political and moral beliefs influence our musical choices. Using contemporary artists as examples, the discussion reveals how political alignments can overshadow musical affiliations in defining community and identity.

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