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Beschreibung
A celebration and guide to the land of fire and ice's music history. Iceland punches well above its weight in the world of music, producing global icons like Björk, Sigur Rós, Of Monsters and Men, and Laufey, while at the same time nurturing a vibrant local scene. This book explores how Iceland's unique social habits, institutions, and everyday practices contribute to its thriving music culture. Tracing the development of Icelandic popular music since the rock and roll era, Thoroddsen examines key influences shaping the scene, from the personalities of Reykjavík's musicians to national institutions like radio and concert venues. With engaging explanations of sociological factors, the book sheds light on why Iceland has become a powerhouse in music. An illuminating journey through Iceland's music history, this book is a celebration of the artistry and cultural forces behind that history's global impact.
A celebration and guide to the land of fire and ice's music history. Iceland punches well above its weight in the world of music, producing global icons like Björk, Sigur Rós, Of Monsters and Men, and Laufey, while at the same time nurturing a vibrant local scene. This book explores how Iceland's unique social habits, institutions, and everyday practices contribute to its thriving music culture. Tracing the development of Icelandic popular music since the rock and roll era, Thoroddsen examines key influences shaping the scene, from the personalities of Reykjavík's musicians to national institutions like radio and concert venues. With engaging explanations of sociological factors, the book sheds light on why Iceland has become a powerhouse in music. An illuminating journey through Iceland's music history, this book is a celebration of the artistry and cultural forces behind that history's global impact.
Über den Autor
Arnar Eggert Thoroddsen is director of the undergraduate media and communication studies program at the University of Iceland. He is the author of three books on Icelandic music.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2025
Genre: Importe, Musik
Rubrik: Kunst & Musik
Thema: Allg. Handbücher & Lexika
Medium: Taschenbuch
Reihe: Reverb
Inhalt: Einband - flex.(Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781836391142
ISBN-10: 1836391145
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Thoroddsen, Arnar Eggert
Hersteller: Reaktion Books
Reverb
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 208 x 146 x 17 mm
Von/Mit: Arnar Eggert Thoroddsen
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2025
Gewicht: 0,274 kg
Artikel-ID: 134073785