Doo-wop Italiano: Towards an understanding and appreciation of Italian-American vocal groups of the late 1950s and early 1960s
2017; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 42; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1080/03007766.2017.1414663
ISSN1740-1712
Autores Tópico(s)Italian Fascism and Post-war Society
ResumoThe vocal harmony groups of the 1950s, later known as “doo-wop groups,” were rock and roll’s most significant form of urban expression. Created and developed to its highest level by African-American youth, doo-wop was soon adopted by Italian-American teenagers living in city neighborhoods who came in contact with this musical form through radio, records, stage shows, and street performances. By fusing this African-American music with their own rich musical and cultural heritage, the Italian-American groups were able to produce their own version of doo-wop, which was much more than mere imitation.
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