Description
While government actors debated these changes, music forged connections between individuals on both sides of the Florida Straits. In this first book on the subject since Obama's presidency, musicologist Timothy P. Storhoff describes how, after specific policy changes, musicians were some of the first to take advantage of new opportunities for travel, push the boundaries of new regulations, and expose both the possibilities and limitations of licensing musical exchange. Through the analysis of both official and unofficial musical diplomacy efforts, including the Havana Jazz Festival, the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba's first US tour, the Minnesota Orchestra's trip to Havana, and the author's own experiences in Cuba, this ethnography demonstrates how performances reflect aspirations for stronger transnational ties and a common desire to restore the once-thriving US-Cuban musical relationship.
About the Author
Timothy P. Storhoff is an ethnomusicologist and arts administrator. He currently works in the field of orchestra fundraising, and his research focuses on how government policy impacts music making in the United States.
Book Information
ISBN 9781496830883
Author Timothy P. Storhoff
Format Paperback
Page Count 210
Imprint University Press of Mississippi
Publisher University Press of Mississippi
Weight(grams) 345g