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Pages: 690
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This entertaining history of Cuba and its music begins with the collision of Spain and Africa and continues through the era of Miguelito Valdes, Arsenio Rodrigu
Music in Cuba
Language: en
Pages: 316
Authors: Alejo Carpentier
Categories: Music
Type: BOOK - Published: 2001 - Publisher: U of Minnesota Press

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"In the wake of the Buena Vista Social Club, the world has rediscovered the rich musical tradition of Cuba. A unique combination of popular and elite influences
Cuban Music
Language: en
Pages: 266
Authors: Maya Roy
Categories: History
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Native Americans supplied the maracas. African slaves brought drums and ritual music, and Spaniards brought guitars, brass instruments, and clarinets along with
Cuban Music from A to Z
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Authors: Helio Orovio
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Type: BOOK - Published: 2004-03-12 - Publisher: Duke University Press

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DIVThe definitive guide to the composers, artists, bands, musical instruments, dances, and institutions of Cuban music./div
Music and Revolution
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Annotation A history of Cuban music during the Castro regime (1950s to the present.