Popular Music and the Politics of Hope: Queer and Feminist Interventions

Popular music is a powerful platform for expressing and exploring ideas about gender and sexuality, and the book "Popular Music and the Politics of Hope: Queer and Feminist Interventions" examines how contemporary pop music performances are politically engaged and radical. Contributors analyze music from various genres and locations, focusing on critical hope and how it can contribute to collective political projects of queerness and feminism.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 338 pages
Publication date: 18 April 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In the vibrant tapestry of today's culture, popular music emerges as a dynamic realm where ideas about gender and sexuality take shape and spread like wildfire. Popular Music and the Politics of Hope: Queer and Feminist Interventions delves into the profound implications of this phenomenon with a comprehensive collection of chapters that examine the myriad ways in which contemporary pop music performances engage politically and even revolutionize the discourse surrounding gender and sexuality. Drawing upon the rich tapestry of feminist and queer thought, contributors explore a diverse range of music from various genres and corners of the world, including the iconic Beyoncé's Lemonade, the electrifying A Tribe Called Reds' We Are the Halluci Nation, and joyous celebrations of Vera Lynn's 100th Birthday.

Amidst a backdrop of global politics that often feels bleak and uncertain, this collection takes center stage on the concept of critical hope. The chapters within consider the act of creating and consuming popular music as powerful tools that inspire individuals to envision and strive for a better, more just world. By addressing a wide range of issues such as race, class, age, disability, and colonialism, along with gender and sexuality, the authors articulate the multifaceted ways in which popular music can contribute to the collective political projects of queerness and feminism.

This volume brings together the voices of seasoned scholars and emerging researchers, offering a snapshot of the current state of queer and feminist scholarship on popular music. It serves as a vital resource for students and scholars alike, providing insights and perspectives that deepen our understanding of the complex interplay between music, culture, and social justice.

Weight: 512g
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138055896