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Synopsis
Ellison demonstrates the unique role of music as an articulation of black aspirations and fears, as well as a reaction to a whole range of social, economic, and political realities.
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Outlines the place of music in various struggles of black Americans. Ellison (American studies, U. of Keele, England) closely examines lyrics, style, and form to show how music both reflects and stimulates activism on such issues as poverty, revolution, feminism, and war. Slim bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)