About the book
Brazilian musician Tom Zé is one of the most inventive artists of the past century. His transformative music and poetic lyricism received critical acclaim in Brazil’s Tropicália, a countercultural movement that blended Brazilian music with global pop, psychedelia, and political critique. As many in the movement ascended to the mainstream, Tom Zé’s commitment to experimentalism kept him in outer orbit, drifting at the fringes of the Brazilian musical universe. At least, until his imaginative art and sound captured the attention of Talking Heads front man David Byrne, who propelled Tom Zé to global renown.
Taking readers inside Tom Zé’s remarkable seventy-year career, Tropicália expert Christopher Dunn draws on decades of conversation to decipher the musician’s unique genius, unraveling the cultural and political forces that have shaped Tom Zé’s life and work. Tom Zé conceives of his own performances and concept albums as sung journalism, confronting issues of poverty, authoritarianism, and corruption through irreverent and playful invention. Reminding us of the power of art amid political turmoil, Stray Dog in the Milky Way offers a critical retrospective of a visionary who transcends the constraints of the earthbound here and now.
Editions of Stray Dog in the Milky Way
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781469696980
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469696997
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469696973
- PDF
- ISBN 9781469697000
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Brazilian musician Tom Zé is one of the most inventive artists of the past century. His transformative music and poetic lyricism received critical acclaim in Brazil’s Tropicália, a countercultural movement that blended Brazilian music with global pop, psychedelia, and political critique. As many in the movement ascended to the mainstream, Tom Zé’s commitment to experimentalism kept him in outer orbit, drifting at the fringes of the Brazilian musical universe. At least, until his imaginative art and sound captured the attention of Talking Heads front man David Byrne, who propelled Tom Zé to global renown.
Taking readers inside Tom Zé’s remarkable seventy-year career, Tropicália expert Christopher Dunn draws on decades of conversation to decipher the musician’s unique genius, unraveling the cultural and political forces that have shaped Tom Zé’s life and work. Tom Zé conceives of his own performances and concept albums as sung journalism, confronting issues of poverty, authoritarianism, and corruption through irreverent and playful invention. Reminding us of the power of art amid political turmoil, Stray Dog in the Milky Way offers a critical retrospective of a visionary who transcends the constraints of the earthbound here and now.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stray Dog in the Milky Way about?
Brazilian musician Tom Zé is one of the most inventive artists of the past century. His transformative music and poetic lyricism received critical acclaim in Brazil’s Tropicália, a countercultural movement that blended Brazilian music with global pop, psychedelia, and political critique. As many in the movement ascended to the mainstream, Tom Zé’s commitment to experimentalism kept him in outer orbit, drifting at the fringes of the Brazilian musical universe. At least, until his imaginative art and sound captured the attention of Talking Heads front man David Byrne, who propelled Tom Zé to global renown.
Taking readers inside Tom Zé’s remarkable seventy-year career, Tropicália expert Christopher Dunn draws on decades of conversation to decipher the musician’s unique genius, unraveling the cultural and political forces that have shaped Tom Zé’s life and work. Tom Zé conceives of his own performances and concept albums as sung journalism, confronting issues of poverty, authoritarianism, and corruption through irreverent and playful invention. Reminding us of the power of art amid political turmoil, Stray Dog in the Milky Way offers a critical retrospective of a visionary who transcends the constraints of the earthbound here and now.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Stray Dog in the Milky Way?
The Arts > Music > Composers and songwriters
Where can I read a sample of Stray Dog in the Milky Way?
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How long is Stray Dog in the Milky Way and how many pages does it have?
Stray Dog in the Milky Way has 328 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Stray Dog in the Milky Way?
Christopher Dunn
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Stray Dog in the Milky Way is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781469696980) and paperback(ISBN 9781469696997) and ebook(ISBN 9781469696973) and pdf(ISBN 9781469697000)
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