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Latin Music
Musicians, Genres, and Themes [2 volumes]
Ilan Stavans
- 960 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Latin Music
Musicians, Genres, and Themes [2 volumes]
Ilan Stavans
About This Book
This definitive two-volume encyclopedia of Latin music spans 5 centuries and 25 countries, showcasing musicians from Celia Cruz to PlĂĄcido Domingo and describing dozens of rhythms and essential themes. Eight years in the making, Latin Music: Musicians, Genres, and Themes is the definitive work on the topic, providing an unparalleled resource for students and scholars of music, Latino culture, Hispanic civilization, popular culture, and Latin American countries. Comprising work from nearly 50 contributors from Spain, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States, this two-volume work showcases how Latin musicâregardless of its specific form or cultural originsâis the passionate expression of a people in constant dialogue with the world. The entries in this expansive encyclopedia range over topics as diverse as musical instruments, record cover art, festivals and celebrations, the institution of slavery, feminism, and patriotism. The music, traditions, and history of more than two dozen countriesâsuch as Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Spain, and Venezuelaâare detailed, allowing readers to see past common stereotypes and appreciate the many different forms of this broadly defined art form.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Volume 1
- Volume 2
- Index
- About the Editor and Contributors