Coded Lyrics: The Poetics of Argentine Rock under Censorship and Beyond

Mara Favoretto (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

192 Seiten

2024
Liverpool University Press (Verlag)
978-1-83553-230-0 (ISBN)

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Coded Lyrics is the first comprehensive academic work dedicated to unraveling the lyrical intricacies of Argentine rock in the English language. This book redefines the narrative of rock history, shedding light on the distinctive journey undertaken by South American rock music amidst a unique set of contextual challenges, far removed from its English-speaking counterparts. Within this vibrant musical landscape, Argentine rock emerges as a shining example of cultural resistance in the region.

Focusing intently on Argentina's tumultuous authoritarian decades and the post-dictatorship era, this book delves deep into the heart of the Argentine rock genre's lyrical content. It vividly portrays the ongoing struggle between the state and the public, where identity, language, and perception converge around the powerful medium of rock music. Coded Lyrics is not a conventional musicological study; instead, it serves as a meticulous exploration of language and culture.

With captivating prose, the book unravels the genesis of Argentine rock, placing language at its epicentre. Through a thorough examination of rock lyrics, this work unveils the artful manipulation of language as a vehicle for resistance. It illuminates the unexpected consequences of censorship in Argentina, with Argentine rock lyrics standing as a compelling testament to the transformative power of art in the face of totalitarianism.

Mara Favoretto is an Associate Professor of Spanish & Latin American Studies at The University of Melbourne.

Acknowledgements

Introduction

1- Once Upon a Time, There Was Rock

2- Then, There Was Poetry: The pioneer musicians and their lyrics

3- The Day Words Were Forbidden: Censorship

4- Play on Words: Official versus dissident language

5- Concealed Meaning: Codification of dissident messages in songs

6- War of the Words: The day a war became an opportunity

7- Words Set Free: Speech and thought in post-dictatorship songs

8- Words Made Eternal: The parody of a rockstar

9- A Cosmos of Words: Luis Alberto Spinetta’s poetry

Epilogue

Bibliography

Discography

Erscheinungsdatum	18.04.2024
Reihe/Serie	Liverpool Latin American Studies ; 31
Verlagsort	Liverpool
Sprache	englisch
Maße	163 x 239 mm
Themenwelt	Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Musik ► Pop / Rock
Themenwelt	Sozialwissenschaften ► Kommunikation / Medien ► Medienwissenschaft
ISBN-10	1-83553-230-6 / 1835532306
ISBN-13	978-1-83553-230-0 / 9781835532300
Zustand	Neuware