Discoursing Finnish rock
Subtitle: articulations of identities in the Saimaa-ilmiö rock documentary
By: Terhi Skaniakos
Series: Jyväskylä studies in humanities -- 140; Jyväskylä studies in humanities -- 140.
Publisher: University of Jyväskylä
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Jyväskylä
Language: eng
Number of pages: 229
ISBN-13: 9789513938871
Subjects: Rock music; History and criticism; Popular culture
Other titles: Saimaa-ilmiö
Description: Saimaa-ilmiö was a full length rock documentary film made in 1981, based on a concert tour presented by three bands, Juice Leskinen & Slam, Epu Normaali, and Hassisen kone. This study examines what identity positions, including masculinity, counter culture, and place, are articulated in the discourses related to rock and Finnish culture.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-229).