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Cuba And Its Music: From The First Drums To The Mambo
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This Entertaining History Of Cuba And Its Music Begins With The Collision Of Spain And Africa And Continues Through The Era Of Miguelito Valds, Arsenio Rodrguez, Benny Mor, And Prez Prado. It Offers A Behindthescenes Examination Of Music From A Cuban Point Of View, Unearthing Surprising, Provocative Connections And Making The Case That Cuba Was Fundamental To The Evolution Of Music In The New World. The Ways In Which The Music Of Black Slaves Transformed 16Thcentury Europe, How The Claves Appeared, And How Cuban Music Influenced Ragtime, Jazz, And Rhythm And Blues Are Revealed. Music Lovers Will Follow This Journey From Andaluca, The Congo, The Calabar, Dahomey, And Yorubaland Via Cuba To Mexico, Puerto Rico, Saintdomingue, New Orleans, New York, And Miami. The Music Is Placed In A Historical Context That Considers The Complexities Of The Slave Trade; Cuba'S Relationship To The United States; Its Revolutionary Political Traditions; The Music Of Santera, Palo, Abaku, And Vod; And Much More.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Cuba and Its Music: From the First Drums to the Mambo'? A: The book explores the history of Cuba and its music, tracing the influence of various cultures, particularly the collision of Spain and Africa, and highlighting the contributions of notable musicians.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Cuba and Its Music' is Ned Sublette.
- Q: What kind of condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 688 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 1, 2007.
- Q: What binding type does the book have? A: This edition of the book is in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any historical contexts discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses historical contexts such as the complexities of the slave trade and Cuba's relationship with the United States.
- Q: Does the book cover the influence of Cuban music on other genres? A: Yes, it reveals how Cuban music influenced various genres including ragtime, jazz, and rhythm and blues.
- Q: Is this book suitable for music lovers? A: Yes, the book is ideal for music lovers interested in the evolution of music in the New World and Cuba's unique contributions.
- Q: What themes are explored regarding Cuba's political traditions? A: The book examines Cuba's revolutionary political traditions and their impact on its music.