Isbn: 9780826329417 - national rhythms, african roots: the deep history of latin american popular danceh century (dialogos) (7 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. When John Charles Chasteen learned that Simon Bolivar, the Liberator, danced on a banquet table to celebrate Latin American independence in 1824, he tried to visualise the scene. How, he wondered, did the Liberator dance? Did he bounce stiffly in his dress uniform? Or did he move his hips? In other words, how high had African dance influences reached in Latin American societies? A vast social gap separated Bolivar from people of African descent; however, Chasteen's research shows that popular culture could bridge the gap. Fast-paced and often funny, this book explores the history of Latin American popular dance before the twentieth century. Chasteen first focuses on Havana, Buenos Aires, and Rio de Janeiro, where dances featuring a 'transgressive close embrace' (forerunners of today's salsa, tango, and samba) emerged by 1900. Then, digging deeper in time, Chasteen uncovers the historical experiences that moulded Latin American popular dance, including carnival celebrations, the social lives of slaves, European fashions, and, oddly enough, religious processions. The relationship between Latin American dance and nationalism, it turns out, is very deep, indeed.…

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. illustrated edition. 269 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. Num Pages: 257 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KL; ASD; HBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 166 x 20. Weight in Grams: 452. . 2004. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. 1st Edition. Softcover, xi, 257 pages ; 23 cm. Very good/fine, clean, unread copy.