When guitar strings pull at society's fabric

The Story of Grunge Michael Stewart Foley, The Great Courses Narrated by Michael Stewart Foley AUDIBLE ORIGINAL Acclaimed historian Michael Stewart Foley explores the political, social, and cultural impact of the grunge genre revolutionary music movement. Drawing a parallel to the South African context, where iconic artists like the late Johnny Clegg, whose fusion of Zulu and Western music became a powerful symbol of human connection, friendship and unity during apartheid. Just as grunge challenged societal norms in America, Clegg’s music transcended cultural and political barriers here at home. Lecture 1: Origins of a Subculture, Origins of a Sound Independent grunge bands rejected mainstream music industry practices by playing for small labels and touring with minimal resources. Lecture 2: Co-opted From the Start Independent record labels played a crucial role…