Music and Revolution provides a
dynamic introduction to the most prominent artists and musical styles
that have emerged in Cuba since 1959 and to the policies that have
shaped artistic life. Robin D. Moore gives readers a chronological
overview of the first decades after the Cuban Revolution, documenting
the many ways performance has changed and emphasizing the close links
between political and cultural activity. Offering a wealth of
fascinating details about music and the milieu that engendered it, the
author traces the development of dance styles, nueva trova,
folkloric drumming, religious traditions, and other forms. He describes
how the fall of the Soviet Union has affected Cuba in material,
ideological, and musical terms and considers the effect of tense
international relations on culture. Most importantly, Music and Revolution
chronicles how the arts have become a point of negotiation between
individuals, with their unique backgrounds and interests, and official
organizations. It uses music to explore how Cubans have responded to the
priorities of the revolution and have created spaces for their
individual concerns.
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