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The Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Popular Music Volume 9 is one of six volumes within the 'Genre' strand of the series. This volume discusses the genres of the Caribbean and Latin America relation to their cultural, historical and geographic origins; technical musical characteristics; instrumentation and use of voice; lyrics and language; typical features of performance and presentation; historical development and paths and modes of dissemination; influence of technology, the music industry and political and economic circumstances; changing stylistic features; notable and influential performers; and relationships to other genres and sub-genres. This volume features over 300 in-depth essays on genres ranging from Afro-Cuban Jazz to Alcatraz, from Carnaval to Charanga, and from Dancehall to Dub.
Published | Apr 24 2014 |
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Format | Hardback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 984 |
ISBN | 9781441141972 |
Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
Illustrations | 5 illus |
Dimensions | 10 x 7 inches |
Series | Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |