Jews, Race and Popular Music (original) (raw)

This paper explores the intersection of Jewish identity and popular music, analyzing how various Jewish performers and genres are constructed through the lens of cultural identity. By examining case studies from the United States, Australia, and Britain, the work highlights themes of hybridity and revisionism in Jewish musical practices. The author argues that the concept of 'Jew' is a cultural construction that reflects both self-identification and external perceptions, stressing the importance of contextualizing Jewish identity within the broader spectrum of popular music.