First published in 1995, Caribbean Currents has become the
definitive guide to the distinctive musics of this region of the world.
This third edition of the award-winning book is substantially updated
and expanded, featuring thorough coverage of new developments, such as
the global spread of reggaeton and bachata, the advent of music videos,
the restructuring of the music industry, and the emergence of new dance
styles. It also includes many new illustrations and links to
accompanying video footage.
The authors succinctly and
perceptively situate the musical styles and developments in the context
of themes of gender and racial dynamics, sociopolitical background, and
diasporic dimensions. Caribbean Currents showcases the rich and
diverse musics of Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica,
Trinidad, the French Caribbean, the lesser Antilles, and their
transnational communities in the United States and elsewhere to provide
an engaging panorama of this most dynamic aspect of Caribbean culture.
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