1. Introduction
2. Jazz
2.1 Beginnings in East and West Germany after 1945
2.2 Two primary types of Jazz in Germany
2.2.1 Mainstream Jazz
2.2.2 Modern Jazz
3. Differences in handling Jazz between East and West Germany from 1945 to 1960
3.1 East Germany
3.1.1 State Campaigns against Jazz
3.1.2 Adolescent Jazz culture despite prohibitions
3.2 West Germany
3.2.1 Openness for Jazz
3.2.2 Jazz clubs
4. Rock ‘n’ Roll
4.1 Beginnings in East and West Germany after 1945
4.2 Influences and effects on the German youth
4.2.1 Subculture “Halbstarke"
4.2.2 Elvis Presley
5. Differences in handling Rock 'n' Roll between East and West Germany from
1945 to 1960
5.1 East Germany
5.1.1 Ways of prohibition
5.1.2 Lipsi
5.2 West Germany
5.2.1 Initial skepticism
5.2.2 Openness for Rock 'n' Roll
6. Conclusion
7. Works Cited
Inhaltsverzeichnis
- Introduction
- Jazz
- Beginnings in East and West Germany after 1945.
- Two primary types of Jazz in Germany
- Mainstream Jazz
- Modern Jazz
- Differences in handling Jazz between East and West Germany from 1945 to 1960
- East Germany
- State Campaigns against Jazz
- Adolescent Jazz culture despite prohibitions
- West Germany
- Openness for Jazz
- Jazz clubs
- East Germany
- Rock 'n' Roll
- Beginnings in East and West Germany after 1945.
- Influences and effects on the German youth
- Subculture "Halbstarke"
- Elvis Presley
- Differences in handling Rock 'n' Roll between East and West Germany from 1945 to 1960
- East Germany
- Lipsi
- West Germany
- Initial skepticism
- Openness for Rock 'n' Roll
- East Germany
- Conclusion
- Works Cited
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte
This project module examines the influence of American music on German youth culture during the period from 1945 to 1960. It explores the introduction and reception of Jazz and Rock 'n' Roll in both East and West Germany, analyzing the differing responses and cultural impacts of these musical genres in the divided nation.
- The role of American music in shaping German youth culture
- The contrasting responses to Jazz and Rock 'n' Roll in East and West Germany
- The emergence of youth subcultures influenced by American music
- The impact of American music on German identity and societal values
- The political and cultural context of the Cold War in relation to the Americanization of German youth culture
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel
The project module begins by introducing the topic of the Americanization of German youth culture, setting the historical context and outlining the key musical genres that will be discussed. It then delves into the emergence of Jazz in both East and West Germany, exploring the different ways in which it was received and its impact on the youth of the time. The module examines the state-sponsored campaigns against Jazz in East Germany and the flourishing Jazz scene in West Germany, highlighting the contrasting cultural landscapes of the two nations.
The module then moves on to Rock 'n' Roll, tracing its beginnings in both East and West Germany and exploring its cultural influence. It analyzes the emergence of the "Halbstarke" youth subculture in West Germany, a group deeply influenced by American music and lifestyle. The module also examines the role of Elvis Presley in shaping the image of Rock 'n' Roll and its impact on German youth. Finally, the module explores the differences in how Rock 'n' Roll was received and handled in East and West Germany, highlighting the political and cultural factors that contributed to these disparities.
Schlüsselwörter
Die Schlüsselwörter und Schwerpunktthemen des Textes umfassen die amerikanische Musik, die deutsche Jugendkultur, den Kalten Krieg, Jazz, Rock 'n' Roll, die "Halbstarke", Elvis Presley, die amerikanische Kultur, die deutsche Identität, die ostdeutsche Kultur, die westdeutsche Kultur, die Teilung Deutschlands, die Kulturpolitik, die Jugendkultur, die Subkultur, die Musikgeschichte und die kulturelle Entwicklung.
- Quote paper
- Franziska Schüppel (Author), 2010, The Americanization of the German youth culture from 1945 to 1960, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/207025
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