Description
Illuminating exploration of Afro-Latin music's challenge to Western cultural imperialism
About the Author
Timothy Brennan is professor of comparative literature, cultural studies, and English at the University of Minnesota. His books include At Home in the World: Cosmopolitanism Now and, most recently, Wars of Position: The Cultural Politics of the Left and Right. He writes for a number of journals, including New Left Review and The Nation.
Reviews
An amazing book. Afro-Latin music at the highest levels of discourse and imagination. Destined to become an abiding classic. -- Robert Farris Thompson
If you've never read another music book or have yet to read a book about jazz, make this the one. -- Will Shapira * Jazz Notes *
A fine examination of the impact of African music and how music became what it is today * Midwest Book Review *
Book Information
ISBN 9781844672912
Author Timothy Brennan
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Verso Books
Publisher Verso Books
Weight(grams) 480g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 155mm * 23mm