The Hippest Trip in America: Soul Train and the Evolution of Culture & Style
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AlbakiReads Editorial Soul Train’s Place in American Cultural History
Soul Train’s Place in American Cultural History
Nelson George traces Soul Train from its 1971 debut through its emergence as a lasting force in American pop culture. The book places Don Cornelius’s syndicated show in the context of post–Civil Rights Act social and political change, examining how its performances, dancers, fashion, and musical range brought Black cultural preferences to television. R&B, funk, jazz, disco, and gospel form a central part of the account, alongside the program’s crossover reach and its roster of performers. Memories from figures connected to the show add perspectives on Soul Train’s era and influence, framing it as more than a variety program: a public platform where music, style, and cultural visibility met.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Readers interested in television history and criticism
- Fans of Black music, dance, and style history
- Readers exploring American pop culture after the Civil Rights era
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Soul TrainBlack cultural visibilityTelevision historyMusic and danceFashion and style
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Book Overview An authoritative history of the groundbreaking syndicated television show that has become an icon of American pop culture, from acclaimed...
An authoritative history of the groundbreaking syndicated television show that has become an icon of American pop culture, from acclaimed author and filmmaker Nelson George, "the most accomplished black music critic of his generation" (Washington Post Book World).
When it debuted in October 1971, seven years after the Civil Rights Act, Soul Train boldly went where no variety show had gone before, showcasing the cultural preferences of young African-Americans and the sounds that defined their lives: R&B, funk, jazz, disco, and gospel music. The brainchild of radio announcer Don Cornelius, the show's producer and host, Soul Train featured a diverse range of stars, from James Brown and David Bowie to Christine Aguilera and R. Kelly; Marvin Gaye and Elton John to the New Kids on the Block and Stevie Wonder.
The Hippest Trip in America tells the full story of this pop culture phenomenon that appealed not only to blacks, but to a wide crossover audience as well. Famous dancers like Rosie Perez and Jody Watley, performers such as Aretha Franklin, Al Green, and Barry White, and Cornelius himself share their memories, offering insights into the show and its time--a period of extraordinary social and political change. Colorful and pulsating, The Hippest Trip In America is a fascinating portrait of a revered cultural institution that has left an indelible mark on our national consciousness.
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 256 | Language: English | Publisher: WILLIAM MORROW | ISBN: 0062221043
FormatPaperback
Pages256
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0062221043
EAN9780062221049
PublisherWILLIAM MORROW
Publication Date2015-03-24
EditionReprint
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Weight0.45 Pounds
Length7.8 Inches
Width5.2 Inches
Height0.7 Inches
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