From Afro-Cuban Rhythms to Latin Jazz

Name: From Afro-Cuban Rhythms to Latin Jazz
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ISBN: 9780520247086

ISBN-10: 0520247086

ISBN-13: 9780520247086

Edition: 2006

Authors: Raul A. Fernandez

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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 Loacute;pez, Mongo Santamariacute;a, Armando Peraza, Patato Valdeacute;s, Francisco Aguabella, Caacute;ndido Camero, Chocolate Armenteros, and Celia Cruz. Based on interviews that the author conducted over a nine-year period, these profiles provide…

Book details

List price: $34.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: University of California Press
Publication date: 5/23/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 215
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English



Preface



Popular Music



The Salsa Concept



Ontology of the Son



The Aesthetics of Sabor



On the Road to Latin Jazz



Magic Mixture



Drumming in Cuban



Lords of the Tambor



Chocolate Dreams



The Taste of Azucar!


Afterword


Notes


Index