Title:
Music of Latin America and the Caribbean / Mark Brill.
Author:
Brill, Mark.
Publication Information:
Boston, MA : Prentice Hall, ©2011.
Call Number:
ML199 .B75 2011
Abstract:
The Music of Latin America and the Caribbean is the first text written on the rich musical heritage of this region specifically for the non-music major. The text is arranged by region, focusing on the major countries/regions (Mexico, Brazil, Peru, etc. in Latin America and Jamaica, the Virgin Islands, Haiti, etc. in the Caribbean). In each chapter, the author gives a complete history of the region's music, ranging from classical and classical-influenced styles to folk and traditional music to today's popular music. Brief listening guides help students follow the music, with key recordings available on a separate 2-CD set [Publisher description].
ISBN:
9780131839441
Physical Description:
xiii, 402 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
Contents:
Introduction / Brenda Romero -- Chapter 1 : Music of Latin American And The Caribbean : An Overview. Introduction ; Indigenous cultures before 1492 ; Pre-Columbian music ; 1492 and the advent of syncretism ; White legend and the black legend ; Emergence of Mestizo culture ; Mestizo music ; European culture in America ; Emergence of African culture ; Religious syncretism ; Modern native societies ; Indigenous music today ; Latin America today -- Chapter 2 : Classical Tradition. Introduction ; Colonial period ; Colonial church music ; Instrumental music ; Musical syncretism ; Villancico ; Art music in colonial Brazil ; American baroque ; Colonial opera ; Fall of the colonial system ; Nineteenth century: romanticism in America ; Romantic opera ; Twentieth century: nationalism in America ; Aztec renaissance ; Brazil ; Argentina ; Other nationalist styles ; Latin American modernism -- Chapter 3 : Mexico. Introduction ; Historical overview ; Mayas and other early Mexican cultures ; Aztecs ; Aztec instruments ; Aztec music ; Conquest and the colonial period ; Mexican independence ; Mexican celebrations ; Patriotic and religious celebrations ; Day of the dead ; Mexican native traditions ; Modern Maya music ; Modern Aztec music ; Los Concheros ; Other native traditions ; Mexican folk music ; Cancion ; Orquesta tipica ; Mexican dances ; Son ; Regional traditions ; Southeastern Mexico ; Danzon and Bolero ; Son Jarocho ; Son Huapango ; Marimba ; Central and western Mexico ; Charro ; Cancion Ranchera and Mariachi ; Son, Jarabe and bolero ; Borderland region ; Corrido ; Dueto singing ; Musica Norteno and conjunto ; Tejano and tex-mex ; Banda ; Popular music in Mexico ; Musica tropical ; Pop ; Nueva trova -- Chapter 4 : Spanish-speaking Caribbean. Introduction to the Caribbean ; Caribbean history ; Caribbean culture ; Native musical traditions ; African religions and rituals ; Modern Caribbean music ; Cuba ; Introduction ; Historical overview ; Instruments and elements of Cuban music ; African roots of Cuban music ; Santeria ; Other afro-Cuban rhythms ; Spanish roots of Cuban music ; Cuban dance music ; Son Montuno ; Cuban song tradition: trova and bolero ; Cuban music leaves the island ; Cuban music since the revolution ; Nueva trova ; Salsa ; 1990s ; Puerto Rico ; Historical overview ; Spanish roots: Jibaro music ; Decima and Seis ; Aguinaldo ; Danza ; African roots ; Vejigantes ; Bomba ; Plena ; Bomba and Plena in the 20th century ; Puerto Rican popular music ; Reggaeton ; Dominican republic ; Afro-Dominican styles ; Palos ; Cocolos-- Syncretic styles ; Merengue ; Bachata.
Chapter 5 : English- and French-Speaking Caribbean. English-speaking Caribbean ; Jamaica ; Afro-Jamaican traditions ; Maroon nation: obeah ; Bongo nation: Kumina ; Revival Zion and Pocomania ; Rastafarianism ; Rastafarian music ; Jonkonnu ; Jamaican popular music ; Harry Belafonte ; Mento ; Ska ; Rocksteady ; Reggae ; Bob Marley and the wailers ; Dub music ; Dancehall and Ragga ; Trinidad ; Trinidadian carnival ; Early song forms: Kalinda and Lavway ; Calypso ; Tamboo bamboo ; Steel pan ; Soca ; Rapso ; Parang ; Chutney ; French-speaking Caribbean ; Haiti ; Historical overview ; Vodou ; Rara ; Secular dances ; Compas and cadence ; Martinique and Guadeloupe ; Drumming in the French Antilles ; African-derived dances ; European-derived dances ; Carnival ; Zouk ; Contemporary trends ; Garifuna ; Garifuna music ; Punta rock -- Chapter 6 : Brazil. Introduction ; Historical overview ; Saudade ; Religious syncretism ; Roots of Brazilian music ; Brazilian musical instruments ; Afro-Brazilian folk dances ; Capoeira ; Carnival ; History of Brazilian carnival ; Samba ; Escolas de samba ; Carnival today ; Northeast ; Baiao and Fossa ; Forro ; Other rural styles ; Musica popular Brasileira ; Modinha, Lundu and Maxixe ; Choro ; Golden age of Musica popular Brasileira ; Bossa nova phenomenon ; After the Bossa nova ; Tropicalia ; Post-Tropicalia explosion -- Chapter 7 : Colombia And Venezuela. Introduction to Hispanic South America ; Colombia ; Historical overview ; Music of the interior ; Bambuco ; Caribbean coast ; Cumbia ; Modern Cumbia ; Porro ; Vallenato ; Pacific coast ; Currulao ; Popular styles ; Salsa ; Champeta ; Venezuela ; Historical overview ; Venezuelan instruments ; Musica llanera ; Joropo ; Venezuelan Christmas music ; Afro-Venezuelan music ; Caribbean styles ; Calipso ; Musica tropical -- Chapter 8 : Andean Region. Introduction ; Incas ; Inca music ; Modern Andean region ; Andean music ; General characteristics ; Andean instruments ; Notched flutes ; Panpipes ; Other wind instruments ; Charango ; Drums ; Percussion ; Other Andean instruments ; Andean ensembles ; Andean rituals ; Inti Raimi ; La fiesta del Apostol Santiago ; La fiesta del Gran Poder ; Pachallampe ; Andean song: Yaravi ; Andean dances ; Huayno ; Sanjuan ; Danza de las tijeras ; Carnival dances ; Andean music in a modern context ; Peru ; Historical introduction ; Afro-Peruvian music ; Musica criolla ; Criollo songs ; Criollo dances ; Estudiantinas ; Peruvian popular music ; Chicha -- Chapter 9 : Southern Cone Region. Introduction ; Argentina ; Historical overview ; Gaucho ; Payada ; Milonga ; Tango ; Origins ; Guardia Vieja ; Guardia Nueva ; Nuevo tango ; Other folk dances and songs ; Zamba ; Chacarera ; Chamame ; Musica tropical ; Cuarteto ; Bailanta ; Cumbia villera ; Chile ; Huaso ; Chilean folk songs ; Poetas populares ; Tonada ; Folk dances: Cueca ; Popularization of Chilean folk music ; Nueva cancion ; Origins ; Nueva cancion's political outlook ; Peak of nueva cancion ; 1973 coup d'etat ; Canto Nuevo ; 1990s.
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