Chamber Music Av Will Ashon

<p><b>'One of the most rewarding pieces of hip-hop criticism ever written' Jeff Chang</b><br><b>'Brilliant' Giles Peterson</b><br><b>'Will Ashon's dazzling study gets to the heart of hip hop, pop culture and the history of contemporary America. Essential' Matt Thorne</b><br><b>'Each of these chambers contains wonders of history, destiny and mythology' Margo Jefferson</b><br><br>Will Ashon tells, in 36 interlinked 'chambers', the story of<i> Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)</i> and how it changed the world. As unexpected and complex as the album itself, <i>Chamber Music</i> ranges from provocative essays to semi-comic skits, from deep scholarly analysis to satirical celebration, seeking to contextualise, reveal and honour this singularly composite work of art. <br><br>From the FBI's war on drugs to the porn theatres of 42nd street, from the history of jazz to the future of politics, <i>Chamber Music</i> is an explosive and revelatory new way of writing about music and culture.</p>