From Afro-Cuban Rhythms to Latin Jazz (Paperback)

This book explores the complexity of Cuban dance music and the webs that connect it, musically and historically, to other Caribbean music, to salsa, and to Latin Jazz. Establishing a scholarly foundation for the study of this music, Raul A. Fernandez introduces a set of terms, definitions, and empirical information that allow for a broader, more informed discussion. He presents fascinating musical biographies of prominent performers Cachao Lpez, Mongo Santamar a, Armando Peraza, Patato Vald(r)s, Francisco Aguabella, Cindido Camero, Chocolate Armenteros, and Celia Cruz. Based on interviews that the author conducted over a nine-year period, these profiles provide in-depth assessments of the musiciansOCO substantial contributions to both Afro-Cuban music and Latin Jazz. In addition, Fernandez examines the links between Cuban music and other Caribbean musics; analyzes the musical and poetic foundations of the Cuban son form; addresses the salsa phenomenon; and develops the aesthetic construct of sabor, central to Cuban music. "Copub: Center for Black Music Research""

General

Imprint:	University of California Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Music of the African Diaspora, 10
Release date:	May 2006
First published:	May 2006
Authors:	Raul A. Fernandez
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	215
ISBN-13:	978-0-520-24708-6
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > General Books > Music > General
LSN:	0-520-24708-6
Barcode:	9780520247086

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