Keeping the Faith: A History of Northern Soul

by Stephen Catterall and Keith Gildart

Book Overview

In the 1970s, Northern Soul held a pivotal position in British youth culture. Originating in the English North and Midlands in the late-1960s, by the mid-1970s it was attracting thousands of enthusiasts across the country. This book is a social history of Northern Soul, examining the origins and development of this music scene, its clubs, publications and practices.

Northern Soul emerged in a period when working class communities were beginning...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1526160412
• ISBN13: 9781526160416
• Release Date: October 2021
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"