American exceptionalism – a dying breed? Schallwelten Episode 30 from March 30, 2026

The American Sonderweg – a dying breed?

TLDR; The article shows how American music acts as a mirror of ideology, history, and social self-perception, both confirming and questioning the myth of American exceptionalism. In addition, diversity shapes the „melting pot“: jazz, African-American music, avant-garde, and minimal music emerge from exchange, conflict, and global influences. Therefore, music becomes a political and cultural resonance space, […]