Bloomsbury Music Radio: Building Communities, Mediating Genres

Explore the deep connection between musical life and radio broadcasting in this comprehensive anthology from Bloomsbury. For nearly a century, music radio has served as a powerful tool for connection, helping to build both small and large communities. By offering continuous broadcast music, radio creates a sense of identity and belonging among listeners worldwide. This book examines how radio functions as a mediator and gatekeeper, working alongside listeners and the music industry to identify and develop musical genres. Through a focus on popular music from around the globe, the text investigates the ways these two mediums overlap and influence one another. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in how media shapes our cultural understanding of music and the social structures built around it.