Hugo Chavez, Ali Primera and Venezuela - The Politics of Music in Latin America (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)

Unlike much of the literature on Venezuela in the Chavez period, this book shifts focus away from 'top down' perspectives to examine how Venezuelan folksinger Ali Primera (1942-1985) became intertwined with Venezuelan politics, both during his lifetime and posthumously. Ali's 'Necessary Songs' offered cultural resources that enabled Chavez to connect with pre-existing patterns of grassroots activism in ways that resonated deeply with the poor and marginalised masses. Official support for Ali's legacy led the songs to be used in new ways in the Chavez period, as Venezuelans actively engaged with them to redefine themselves in relation to the state and to reach new understandings of their place within a changed society. This book is essential reading not only for those interested in popular music and politics, but for all those seeking to better understand how Chavez was able to successfully identify himself so profoundly with the Venezuelan masses, and they with him.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Palgrave Studies in the History of Subcultures and Popular Music
Release date:	November 2016
First published:	2016
Authors:	Hazel Marsh
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	239
Edition:	1st ed. 2017
ISBN-13:	978-1-137-57967-6
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Composers & musicians Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political parties > Political manifestos Books > History > American history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Music > Composers & musicians
LSN:	1-137-57967-6
Barcode:	9781137579676

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