One Sound, Two Worlds : The Blues In A Divided Germany, 1945-1990

Although it first emerged in the United States, blues music has been performed and enjoyed across the world for over a century. Among the varied places where it took root was Germany, where in the postwar era it overcame political and ideological divisions to reach eager listeners in both East and West. Through extensive archival research and conversations with key figures, One Sound, Two Worlds tells the story of how blues music was created and consumed in the two Germanys, investigating not only its social impact within a divided nation, but also its ability to shape and influence national identities.

• | Author: Michael Rauhut
• | Publisher: Berghahn Books
• | Publication Date: May 14, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 360 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1789201934
• | ISBN-13: 9781789201932