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The berimbau : soul of Brazilian music /

The Brazilian berimbau, a musical bow, is most commonly associated with the energetic martial art/dance/game of capoeira . This study explores the berimbau's stature from the 1950s to the present in diverse musical genres including bossa nova, samba-reggae, MPB (Popular Brazilian Music), electr...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Galm, Eric A.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Jackson : University Press of Mississippi, ©2010.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:The Brazilian berimbau, a musical bow, is most commonly associated with the energetic martial art/dance/game of capoeira . This study explores the berimbau's stature from the 1950s to the present in diverse musical genres including bossa nova, samba-reggae, MPB (Popular Brazilian Music), electronic dance music, Brazilian art music, and more. Berimbau music spans oral and recorded historical traditions, connects Latin America to Africa, juxtaposes the sacred and profane, and unites nationally constructed notions of Brazilian identity across seemingly impenetrable barriers. The Berimbau: Soul o.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xii, 229 pages) : illustrations, map, music
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Discography: pages 217-218.
Videography: page 219.
ISBN:9781604734065
160473406X