German pop music: a companion

Uwe Schütte (Editor)

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Abstract

The development of German pop music represents a fascinating cultural mirror to the history of post-war Germany, reflecting sociological changes and political developments. While film studies is an already established discipline, German pop music is currently emerging as a new and exciting field of academic study.
This pioneering companion is the first volume to provide a comprehensive overview of the subject, charting the development of German pop music from the post-war period 'Schlager' to the present 'Diskursrock'. Written by acknowledged experts from Germany, the UK and the US, the various chapters provide overviews of pertinent genres as well as focusing on major bands such as CAN, Kraftwerk or Rammstein. While these acts have shaped the international profile of German pop music, the volume also undertakes in-depth examinations of the specific German contributions to genres such as punk, industrial, rap and techo.
The survey is concluded by an interview with the leading German pop theorist Diedrich Diederichsen. The volume constitues an indispensible handbook for any student, teacher and scholar in the area of German studies interested in contemporary popular culture.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationBerlin (DE)
PublisherWalter De Gruyter
Number of pages240
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-11-042572-7, 978-3-11-042354-9
ISBN (Print)978-3-11-042571-0
Publication statusPublished - May 2016

Publication series

NameCompanions to Contemporary German Culture
PublisherDe Gruyter
Volume6
ISSN (Electronic)2193-9659

Keywords

  • German music
  • Kraftwerk
  • pop music
  • German culture

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