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OverviewOf the many Cold War radio DJs who broadcast to the USSR, Seva Novgorodsev must be near the top of the list. A masterful BBC presenter, Seva was considered a sage of rock ‘n’ roll. His programs introduced forbidden western popular music and culture into the USSR, rendering him an “enemy voice” and ideological saboteur to the Central Committee of the Communist Party. Despite KGB threats and constant media pillorying, Seva remained on the air for 38 years, acquiring millions of listeners all across the breadth of the USSR and beyond. He became a cult phenomenon, dismantling the Soviet way of life in the hearts and minds of youth. This is the story of Russia’s first and best-known DJ. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michelle DanielPublisher: Academic Studies Press Imprint: Academic Studies Press Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.608kg ISBN: 9781644696477ISBN 10: 1644696479 Pages: 308 Publication Date: 04 May 2023 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming Availability: Not yet available  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsPreface Introduction: Radio, Rock ‘n’ “Role” Part One: 1917-76 1. The Great Wireless Experiment 2. The Sounds of War 3. Big Waves 4. Birth of the Cool 5. Rocket Around the Clock 6. Between Jazz and a Hard Rock Place 7. After ‘While, Krokodil Part Two: 1976-91 8. Smoke on the Water 9. Round Midnight 10. It’s a Hard Rock Life 11. The Barbarossa of Rock ‘n’ Roll 12. Red Waves on the “Cinderella Hour” 13. (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction 14. Highway to Hell 15. Welcome to the Jungle 16. It’s the End of the World as We Know It Conclusion Acknowledgements BibliographyReviewsMichelle Daniel's book is more than a biography of the legendary DJ who brought western musical culture to the Soviet Union via BBC radio. It is, by turns, insightful political, cultural and social history. Compelling features include testimony from Seva's listeners and Daniels' speculation on just why he became so central a feature of Soviet life. A fascinating read for all interested in understanding the final years of the Cold War, the power of radio, or the role of what has been termed Soft Power in international relations. - Nicholas J. Cull, Professor of Public Diplomacy, University of Southern California Author InformationMichelle Daniel was born in Malaysia and is a Grammy-nominated musician, writer, and podcaster raised on the voices of the BBC. She holds a master’s in Russian Studies from The University of Texas at Austin, where she now works as executive producer of The Slavic Connexion and other academic podcasts. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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