From Afro-Cuban Rhythms to Latin Jazz (Music of the African

From Afro-Cuban Rhythms to Latin Jazz (Music of the African Diaspora Book 10)

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 LÃ³pez, Mongo SantamarÃa, Armando Peraza, Patato ValdÃ©s, Francisco Aguabella, CÃ¡ndido 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 musiciansâ€™ 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
Country USA
Manufacturer University of California Press
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2006-05-23
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	University of California Press
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2006-05-23
Format	Kindle eBook

From Afro-Cuban Rhythms to Latin Jazz (Music of the African Diaspora Book 10)