Cuban Music by Philip Sweeney

Cuban Music by Philip Sweeney

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Summary

This guides introduces the full range of Cuba's varied musical traditions and greatest performers while including features on the origins and development of the genres. The volumes also includes a biographical directory of over 100 artists and critical discographies of the artist's work.

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Cuban Music by Philip Sweeney

Cuba is home to some of the world's most vibrant popular music in the world, from son and rumba to salsa and chachacha. The Rough Guide to Cuban Music introduces the full range of Cuba's varied musical traditions and tells the story of their greatest performers, legends like Beny More, Celina Gonzalea alongside more recent stars such as Carlos Varela. Includes features on the origins and development of the various musical genres, a biographical directory of over 100 key artists, with dozens of photographs. Also draws up some critical discographies, recommending the pick of each artist's output.
Phil Sweeney is a writer and broadcaster with a special interest in Latin American music. He is an experienced interviewer who has met with hundreds of the key players in the Cuban music scene.
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ISBN 13 9781858287614
ISBN 10 1858287618
Title Cuban Music
Author Philip Sweeney
Series Miniguides S
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher APA Publications
Year published 2001-06-28
Number of pages 368
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.