Musics of Latin America
, by Moore, Robin; Clark, Walter Aaron; Schwartz-Kates, Deborah; Koegel, John; Magaldi, Cristina; Party, Daniel; Ritter, Jonathan; Scruggs, T.M.; Thomas, Susan- ISBN: 9780393929652 | 0393929655
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 4/13/2012
Covering one of the most musically diverse regions in the world, Musics of Latin America emphasizes music as a means of understanding culture and society: each author balances an analysis of musical genres with discussion of the historical and cultural trends that have shaped them. Chapters cover traditional, popular, and classical repertoire, and in-text listening guides ensure that students walk away with a solid understanding of the music.