The Power of Song

Author	: Guntis Šmidchens
Publisher	: University of Washington Press
Total Pages	: 457
Release	: 2014-01-01
ISBN-10	: 9780295804897
ISBN-13	: 0295804890
Rating	: 4/5 (97 Downloads)

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Book Synopsis The Power of Song by : Guntis Šmidchens

Download or read book The Power of Song written by Guntis Šmidchens and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Power of Song shows how the people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania confronted a military superpower and achieved independence in the Baltic “Singing Revolution.” When attacked by Soviet soldiers in public displays of violent force, singing Balts maintained faith in nonviolent political action. More than 110 choral, rock, and folk songs are translated and interpreted in poetic, cultural, and historical context. Watch the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh7vFFjK0rc

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