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O revenire la Phoenix. Boemă și contracultură în România, 1967-1977
A Return to Phoenix. Bohemianism and Counterculture in Romania,1967-1977

Author(s): Sorin Antohi
Subject(s): Music, Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life, Philology
Published by: Vatra Literară
Keywords: Counterculture; Romanian rock; Phoenix band; Folklore and modernity; Cultural resistance;

Summary/Abstract: This paper explores the cultural and historical significance of the Romanian rock band Phoenix during the period 1967–1977. It examines their role in shaping countercultural movements, their engagement with folklore and modernity, and the socio-political impact of their music. By analyzing their evolution, influences, and reception within Romanian society, the paper highlights how Phoenix functioned as a cultural phenomenon that intertwined musical innovation with resistance against ideological constraints.

  • Issue Year: 2024
  • Issue No: 10-11
  • Page Range: 11-16
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Romanian
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