American Popular Music in Britain's Raj
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American Popular Music in Britain’s Raj

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Discover the untold history of American popular music’s footprint in British India. This scholarly exploration delves into the heart of colonial India, from Kolkata to Mumbai, examining the influence of jazz, ragtime, and Hollywood on local entertainment. Bradley G. Shope meticulously traces how genres like blackface minstrelsy and early jazz shaped cabarets and even Hindi film music between the mid-19th and mid-20th centuries. Essential for students of Indian history, musicology, and cultural studies, it offers unique insights into a fascinating era of cultural fusion and exchange. Explore the sounds that bridged continents.

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