Samba is Brazil's ""national rhythm"", the symbol of its culture and nationhood. It symbolizes the racial and cultural mixture that, since the 1930s, most Brazilians have come to believe defines their unique national identity. But how did Brazil become ""the Kingdom of Samba"" only a few decades after abolishing slavery in 1888? The author of this book shows that the nationalization of samba actually rested on a long history of relations between different social groups, often working at cross-purposes to one another.

About the Author
Hermano Vianna is a Brazilian anthropologist and writer who currently works in television.

Reviews
"[A] dynamic and singular treatment of popular music, national identity and race." - Nelson Vieira, Brown University



Book Information
ISBN 9780807847664
Author John Charles Chasteen
Format Paperback
Page Count 168
Imprint The University of North Carolina Press
Publisher The University of North Carolina Press
Weight(grams) 236g