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Brutality Garden: Tropicalia And The Emergence Of A Brazilian Counterculture
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In The Late 1960S, Brazilian Artists Forged A Watershed Cultural Movement Known As Tropicalia. Music Inspired By That Movement Is Today Enjoying Considerable Attention At Home And Abroad. Few New Listeners, However, Make The Connection Between This Music And The Circumstances Surrounding Its Creation, The Most Violent And Repressive Days Of The Military Regime That Governed Brazil From 1964 To 1985. With Key Manifestations In Theater, Cinema, Visual Arts, Literature, And Especially Popular Music, Tropicalia Dynamically Articulated The Conflicts And Aspirations Of A Generation Of Young, Urban Brazilians.Focusing On A Group Of Musicians From Bahia, An Impoverished State In Northeastern Brazil Noted For Its Vibrant Afrobrazilian Culture, Christopher Dunn Reveals How Artists Including Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, And Tom Ze Created This Movement Together With The Musical And Poetic Vanguards Of Sao Paulo, Brazil'S Most Modern And Industrialized City. He Shows How The Tropicalists Selectively Appropriated And Parodied Cultural Practices From Brazil And Abroad In Order To Expose The Fissure Between Their Nation'S Idealized Image As A Peaceful Tropical Garden And The Daily Brutality Visited Upon Its Citizens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Brutality Garden: Tropicalia and the Emergence of a Brazilian Counterculture'? A: The book explores the Tropicália movement in Brazil during the late 1960s, highlighting how artists used music and other cultural expressions to challenge the violent military regime and articulate the conflicts of urban Brazilian youth.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Christopher Dunn, who delves into the connections between the Tropicália movement and Brazil's sociopolitical landscape.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: This book is a used edition in good condition, focusing on the Tropicália movement in Brazil, featuring insights into music, theater, cinema, and visual arts.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Brutality Garden'? A: The book was published on October 15, 2001.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those interested in ethnomusicology? A: Yes, the book falls under the ethnomusicology category, making it an excellent resource for those interested in the intersection of music and culture.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is the first edition.
- Q: Can I find discussions about specific artists in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses key artists such as Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, and Tom Zé, detailing their contributions to the Tropicália movement.
- Q: Does the book address the impact of Tropicália on contemporary Brazilian music? A: Yes, the book examines how the Tropicália movement continues to influence Brazilian music and culture today.