{"product_id":"silences-and-secrets-kay-dreyfus-9781921867804","title":"Silences and Secrets: The Australian Experience of the Weintraubs Syncopators","description":"\u003cb\u003eA gripping story of exile, survival, and cultural collision in wartime Australia.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow did Australia treat one of Europe's hottest jazz bands after they were forced into exile by the Third Reich? \u003ci\u003eSilences and Secrets\u003c\/i\u003e uncovers the untold story of the Weintraubs Syncopators, a Jewish jazz ensemble who fled Nazi Germany and sought refuge in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKay Dreyfus pieces together their journey, from the vibrant cabarets of Berlin to the challenges of navigating a new society amidst the turmoil of war. Explore the band's clashes with the protectionist Musicians' Union, their struggles with internment, and the enduring impact of prejudice and suspicion. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover the hidden history of a world-class musical act.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the complexities of refugee experiences in wartime Australia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamine the intersection of social, political, and cultural forces shaping migration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eFor historians, musicologists, and anyone fascinated by untold stories of resilience and cultural exchange.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kay Dreyfus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1921867809\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781921867804\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Monash University Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.10w x 0.70d","brand":"Kay Dreyfus","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48440123588863,"sku":"9781921867804","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a7953d3a-79eb-4834-8a07-03d66b8592c2.jpg?v=1777180413","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/silences-and-secrets-kay-dreyfus-9781921867804","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}