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Book Synopsis
Focusing on rhythm, this book offers examination of diverse black cultures across the New World. It traces the central - and contested - role of music in shaping identities, politics, social history, and artistic expression.

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"A compelling interdisciplinary exploration of rhythm and sound in the circum-Caribbean." -- Kaima L. Glover Oxford Journal 20120703 "Examining Black music in the western hemisphere since slavery, this book makes clear the essential role it has played in culture, politics and social change." B.l.a.c. 20100801

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Contents Acknowledgments Introduction: Slaves to the Rhythm 1. Beating Back Darkness: Rhythm and Revolution in Haiti 2. Rhythm, Creolization, and Conflict in Trinidad 3. Rhythm, Music, and Literature in the French Caribbean 4. James Brown, Rhythm, and Black Power Conclusion: Listening to New World History Notes References Index

Different Drummers

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    A Paperback / softback by Martin Munro

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      Publisher: University of California Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 16/07/2010
      ISBN13: 9780520262836, 978-0520262836
      ISBN10: 0520262832
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      Theory of music and musicology Ethnic studies / Ethnicity Social and cultural anthropology

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Focusing on rhythm, this book offers examination of diverse black cultures across the New World. It traces the central - and contested - role of music in shaping identities, politics, social history, and artistic expression.

      Trade Review
      "A compelling interdisciplinary exploration of rhythm and sound in the circum-Caribbean." -- Kaima L. Glover Oxford Journal 20120703 "Examining Black music in the western hemisphere since slavery, this book makes clear the essential role it has played in culture, politics and social change." B.l.a.c. 20100801

      Table of Contents
      Contents Acknowledgments Introduction: Slaves to the Rhythm 1. Beating Back Darkness: Rhythm and Revolution in Haiti 2. Rhythm, Creolization, and Conflict in Trinidad 3. Rhythm, Music, and Literature in the French Caribbean 4. James Brown, Rhythm, and Black Power Conclusion: Listening to New World History Notes References Index

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