Collective singing in Romanian fascism

Clark, R ORCID: 0000-0003-3292-282X (2013) Collective singing in Romanian fascism Cultural and Social History, 10 (2). pp. 251-271. ISSN 1478-0038, 1478-0046

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Abstract

The Romanian fascist group known as the Legion of the Archangel Michael, or the Iron Guard, made extensive use of collective singing to articulate its ideology and to create a sense of group unity. This article examines legionary music and the contexts in which legionaries sang to show how fascist social movements used culture to mobilize people behind their cause. Fascist music initially drew on folk roots as well as a genre of patriotic anthems learned in school and in the army. Once the Legion became stronger and more self-confident, these songs developed into a unique fascist style written by professional poets and composers. © The Social History Society 2013.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Romania, fascism, music, singing, violence, Corneliu Zelea Codreanu, Iron Guard, Legion of the Archangel Michael
Subjects:	?? DR ??
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	26 Jan 2016 17:01
Last Modified:	01 Mar 2026 10:48
DOI:	10.2752/147800413X13591373275367
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/2048772
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