{"product_id":"music-of-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-9781138053564","title":"Music of Latin America and the Caribbean","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMusic of Latin America and the Caribbean\u003c\/em\u003e, Second Edition is a comprehensive textbook for undergraduate students that covers all major facets of Latin American music, finding a balance between important themes and illustrative examples. This book is about enjoying the music itself and provides a lively, challenging discussion complemented by stimulating musical examples couched in an appropriate cultural and historical context-the music is a specific response to the era from which it emerges, evolving from common roots to a wide variety of musical traditions. \u003ci\u003eMusic of Latin America and the Caribbean \u003c\/i\u003eaims to develop an understanding of Latin American civilization and its relation to other cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eNEW to this edition\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA new chapter overviewing all seven Central American countries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn expansion of the chapter on the English- and French-speaking Caribbean\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn added chapter on transnational genres\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn end-of-book glossary featuring bolded terms within the text\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA companion website with over 50 streamed or linked audio tracks keyed to Listening Examples found in the text, in addition to other student and instructors' resources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBibliographic suggestions at the end of each chapter, highlighting resources for further reading, listening, and viewing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganized along thematic, historical, and geographical lines, \u003ci\u003eMusic of Latin America and the Caribbean \u003c\/i\u003eimplores students to appreciate the unique and varied contributions of other cultures while realizing the ways non-Western cultures have influenced Western musical heritage. With focused discussions on genres and styles, musical instruments, important rituals, and the composers and performers responsible for its evolution, the author employs a broad view of Latin American music: every country in Latin America and the Caribbean shares a common history, and thus, a similar musical tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mark Brill\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/27\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 480\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 7.00w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781138053564\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark Brill \u003c\/strong\u003eis an associate professor of musicology and world music at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he specializes in the music of Mexico and Latin America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44478727880819,"sku":"9781138053564","price":179.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_6f4f379f-04a2-4ee7-9261-dc20d2004d20.jpg?v=1774443551","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/music-of-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-9781138053564","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}