Music of Latin America & the Caribbean
By: Mark Brill
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 402
ISBN-13: 9780131839441
Other titles: Music of Latin America and the Caribbean
Description: The Music of Latin America and the Caribbean is the first text written on the rich musical heritage of this region specifically for the non-music major. The text is arranged by region, focusing on the major countries/regions (Mexico, Brazil, Peru, etc. in Latin America and Jamaica, the Virgin Islands, Haiti, etc. in the Caribbean). In each chapter, the author gives a complete history of the region's music, ranging from classical and classical-influenced styles to folk and traditional music to today's popular music. Brief listening guides help students follow the music, with key recordings available on a separate 2-CD set [Publisher description].
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.