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Caribbean Currents:: Caribbean Music from Rumba to Reggae
Peter Manuel
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Description for Caribbean Currents:: Caribbean Music from Rumba to Reggae
Hardback. Series: Studies in Latin America & Car. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJ; AVA; AVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 28. .
First published in 1995, Caribbean Currents has become the definitive guide to the distinctive musics of this region of the world. This third edition of the award-winning book is substantially updated and expanded, featuring thorough coverage of new developments, such as the global spread of reggaeton and bachata, the advent of music videos, the restructuring of the music industry, and the emergence of new dance styles. It also includes many new illustrations and links to accompanying video footage.
The authors succinctly and perceptively situate the musical styles and developments in the context of themes of gender and ... Read more
First published in 1995, Caribbean Currents has become the definitive guide to the distinctive musics of this region of the world. This third edition of the award-winning book is substantially updated and expanded, featuring thorough coverage of new developments, such as the global spread of reggaeton and bachata, the advent of music videos, the restructuring of the music industry, and the emergence of new dance styles. It also includes many new illustrations and links to accompanying video footage.
The authors succinctly and perceptively situate the musical styles and developments in the context of themes of gender and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Temple University Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
Series
Studies in Latin America & Car
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
Philadelphia PA, United States
ISBN
9781439913994
SKU
V9781439913994
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Ref
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About Peter Manuel
Peter Manuel is Professor of Music at John Jay College and the CUNY Graduate Center. He is the author of seven books and many articles on musics of India, the Caribbean, Spain, and elsewhere. He also plays sitar, jazz piano, and flamenco guitar. Michael Largey is Professor of Music at Michigan State University, East Lansing.
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