Culture Is Our Weapon - Making Music and Changing Lives in Rio de Janeiro (Paperback)

An inspiring mission to rescue young people from drugs and violence with music
At a time when interest in Brazilian culture has reached an all-time high, and the stories of one person's ability to improve the lives of others has captured so many hearts, this unique book takes readers to the frontlines of a battle raging over control of the nation's poorest areas. "Culture Is Our Weapon" tells the story of Grupo Cultural AfroReggae, a Rio-based organization employing music and an appreciation for black culture to inspire residents of the favelas, or shantytowns, to resist the drugs that are ruining their neighborhoods. This is an inspiring look at an artistic explosion and the best and worst of Brazilian society.

General

Imprint:	Penguin USA
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2010
First published:	February 2010
Authors:	Patrick Neate • Damian Platt
Foreword by:	Caetano Veloso
Dimensions:	197 x 129 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-0-14-311674-5
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Area / regional studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Black studies Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social work > Charities & voluntary services Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Contemporary popular music > Rock & pop > Reggae Books > Music > Contemporary popular music > Rock & pop > Reggae
LSN:	0-14-311674-6
Barcode:	9780143116745

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