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Book SynopsisThompson's book provides a glimpse into a society in which cultures intersect and in which magic was born in the form of the popular salsa. Musicians, musicologists, historians, students of Hispanic culture, and anyone interested in the musical foundations of Puerto Rican life will fund Music in Puerto Rico a valuable resource.
Trade ReviewOffers an overview of Puerto Rico's rich musical life and a concise introduction of the subject...no doubt a valuable reference work that will be most welcomed by students and scholars alike. * Notes: Quarterly Journal of the Music Library Association *
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Table of ContentsPart 1 1. CHRONICLERS OF CONQUEST: ABORIGINAL MUSIC OBSERVED AND ENVISIONED Part 2 2. MOUNTAIN, PLAIN, AND TOWN: TRADITIONAL FOLK AND POPULAR MUSIC Part 3 3. NINETEENTH-CENTURY MUSICAL LIFE Part 4 4. THE PUERTO RICAN DANZA Part 5 5. THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Part 6 6. THE PASSING PANORAMA