The Music Of Latin America Classic Reprint

Excerpt from Latin American Music, Past and Present Robert Hegner of Johns Hopkins University who had the good for tune to be present at a couple of fiestas in Bolivia. Miss Frances Toor of Mexico City was kind enough to give the two pictures of the Yaqui deer dancer. Their generosity and helpfulness are herewith gratefully acknowledged, for they were kindness itself. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Musical Directory Of Latin America: Panama About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Suggested Next Steps in Latin America As I boarded the Pan American plane at Miami on April 17, 1942 for a four months' trip to the countries of South and Central America, this question was dominant in my mind: What next step is most important in each country of Latin America in order to bring about an advance in Christian education? Clearly, it would not be possible to solve all the problems of the Evangelical forces by a single sweep of a wand of mighty magic; but a significant forward move might result if just the right service could be rendered at those points from which its influence would radiate most effectively to the whole constituency. The trip took me to all the countries of South America except the Guianas, to all countries of Central America except British Honduras, and to Jamaica and Mexico. Previously I had visited Cuba, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. The outline map across the page shows the routes of these journeys. The first was by boat and train, the second by boat and plane, and the third entirely by plane except for a few side-trips. This pamphlet contains informal accounts of the visits, of impressions received, and of suggested next steps. No effort has been made to describe all that I saw and heard in any country. It is intended to be neither comprehensive in scope nor exhaustive in detail; rather it is illustrative and introductory. When one is introducing a friend to a group of friends, he does not tell everything about each, but gives the name and some interesting item of information which will invite further acquaintance, and it is no reflection upon the others if he happens to say more about one than he does about the rest. I like my new friends in Latin America and wish others everywhere to meet them and to gain a sense of abiding fellowship with them in their work. I hope that the suggested next steps will prove worthy and will receive careful consideration by those who can help to make them possible. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Music of Latin America and the Caribbean, Second Edition is a comprehensive textbook for undergraduate students, which covers all major facets of Latin American music, finding a balance between important themes and illustrative examples. This book is about enjoying the music itself and provides a lively, challenging discussion complemented by stimulating musical examples couched in an appropriate cultural and historical context—the music is a specific response to the era from which it emerges, evolving from common roots to a wide variety of musical traditions. Music of Latin America and the Caribbean aims to develop an understanding of Latin American civilization and its relation to other cultures. NEW to this edition A new chapter overviewing all seven Central American countries An expansion of the chapter on the English- and French-speaking Caribbean An added chapter on transnational genres An end-of-book glossary featuring bolded terms within the text A companion website with over 50 streamed or linked audio tracks keyed to Listening Examples found in the text, in addition to other student and instructors’ resources Bibliographic suggestions at the end of each chapter, highlighting resources for further reading, listening, and viewing Organized along thematic, historical, and geographical lines, Music of Latin America and the Caribbean implores students to appreciate the unique and varied contributions of other cultures while realizing the ways non-Western cultures have influenced Western musical heritage. With focused discussions on genres and styles, musical instruments, important rituals, and the composers and performers responsible for its evolution, the author employs a broad view of Latin American music: every country in Latin America and the Caribbean shares a common history, and thus, a similar musical tradition.

"This book reconstructs the transnational history of the category "Latin American music" during the first half of the 20th century, from a longer perspective that begins in the 19th century and extends the narrative until the present. It analyzes intellectual, commercial, state, musicological and diplomatic actors that created and elaborated this category. It shows music as a key field for the dissemination of a cultural idea of Latin America in the 1930s. It studies multiple music-related actors, such as intellectuals, musicologists, policy-makers, popular artists, radio operators, and diplomats in Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, the United States, and different parts of Europe. It proposes a regionalist approach to Latin American and global history, by showing individual nations as both agents and result of transnational forces-imperial, economic, and ideological. It argues that Latin America is the sedimentation of over two centuries of regionalist projects, and studies the place of music regionalism in that history"--