Five best books about latin american history by ryan schumacher 08 october, 2015. It provides a link to the regions history, as well as a portrayal of each countries national identity. Originating in cuba, bongo drums are one of the easiest drums for anyone to learn to play. In modern days, it is considered one of the oldest instruments in human history and is used mainly to create samba music. From the tresero of cuba to the bajo sexto of mexico, each latin. Latin music is the result of a complex social and historical process that took place in the americas after the arrival of columbus. The term latin percussion refers to any number of a large family of musical instruments in the percussion, membranophone, lamellophone andor idiophone family used in latin music, which in turn is a very loosely related group of musical styles, mainly from the latin american region, and ultimately having roots or influences in african music. The childrens and young adult ya books highlighted here should be read and enjoyed year round.
Social urbanism in latin america cases and instruments of. Search for more books and articles on latin american history. The most important development of latin american music during the colonial period was in the sixteenth century when african slaves were sent to the caribbean islands and brazil, and this is where the base of contemporary latin american music started. The words latin america are used to describe the group of 21 countries listed below in the american continent where latin languages are spoken. Discover librarianselected research resources on latin american history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. While claves may be the most simply built latin american percussion instruments, the maracas are among the simplest to play. This bestselling text for introductory latin american history courses, a history of latin america, encompasses political and diplomatic theory, class structure and economic organization, culture and religion, and the environment. Americanradiohistory documents the history of radio and tv in a library of thousands of magazines and publications about broadcasting, radio, tv, programming, wireless, electronics and ratings. Instruments for new music sound, technology, and modernism. This comprehensive survey examines latin american music, focusing on popular. Bibliographies printed and online works that list scholarly material on latin. Quotes tagged latin american history wild times since mexico accepted communism as a legitimate political party during the 1920s and allowed refugees greater flexibility of thought, it became a haven from persecution. List of latin american percussion instruments our pastimes. Radio and broadcast history library with thousands of.
Posts about latin american instruments written by dariasblogs. Latin america, or modern latin american history, should read and own this book. Instruments for new music is a fascinating story of the technological music instrumentarium that not only gives composers and improvisers new sounds and new ways to play but also engages all of us in new social and philosophical insights. This book covers well over 200 years of latin american history. It begins with a brief summary of european colonialism, laying the groundwork for the succeeding chapters on the history of the independent nationstates that make up modern latin america. Latin american folk and popular music comprises numerous musical styles and genres that have emerged over time in specific countries or regions. Furthermore, most of latin american countries shares cultural spanish or portuguese, in the case of brazil, indigenous, and african influences. Latin american music is highly influenced by european colonization and by the african slaves. These recommended reading lists, awardwinning books, and articles feature books for children and teens that focus on hispanic and latino heritage. Latin music is a form of popular music played by from latin america, and for practical purposes that includes the spanishspeaking caribbean. A concise history of latin america by john charles chasteen, open veins of latin america. And so, ive finally got around to putting together my list of the top ten books on latin american okay, mostly mexican history or at least the best ten to occur to me. This lesson introduces traditional native american music and the instruments used, including the human voice.
It is the combination of indigenous music of latin america and music brought by the african slaves transported by the european people to americas. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Thus, the first third of the course is dedicated to the preconquest and colonial periods. Latin american instruments making multicultural music. Latin american artists like enrique iglesias, marc anthony, and gloriaestefan have crossed over from world music to popular music charts. The traditional dress in latin america is so much more than just a costume. When i first saw sounds and colours ask for a list of the top books in latin american history, i assumed such a list would come easily to me. Collision of cultures, because what it does is avoids. The following is a brief introduction to latin music history that takes a look at the cultural mix and social environment that ended up producing one of the. The result, when the maracas are shaken, is the sound of a rattle. Latin american instruments make and play bongo drums tpt.
Latin percussion instruments have been featured in thousands of the worlds most famous, charttopping recordings from classic salsa. Brazil is a large, diverse country with a long history of popular musical. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Before the arrival of europeans in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, the region was home to many indigenous peoples, a number of which had advanced civilizations, most notably from south. As you can see most of these instruments, used to create what is commonly known as the tropical rhythms of latin america, all have an interesting story about the civilizations that created them. Despite the traumatic experience, latin music is one of the positive outcomes that came from that process. The music of latin america refers to music originating from latin america, namely the. Brazil is a large, diverse country with a long history of popularmusical. Bongo drums are a great instrument for exploring rhythms and beats as well as latin american culture with children. It does a great job of covering the history and components of a wide array of.
What we know as latin music is the outcome of a complex historical and social process that came out after columbus set foot in the americas many years ago. Latin american musical culture has a very distinctive and vibrant collection of stringed instruments. Spanish books for children, adults and bilingual libraries and education. Pattesons fascinating study combines an artifactoriented history of new music in the. Latin american music folk and popular music britannica. Much latin music is accompanied by song in spanish. For over half a century, lp has crafted classic percussion instruments as well as patented hundreds of improvements and new designs for musical instruments that meet the exacting standards of professional musicians. A history of latin american football by andreas campomar isbn. Latin america has produced a variety of genres born at the crossroads of european folk music, african music and native traditions. This book highlights current concepts of social urbanism, the contemporary set of multiple and interdisciplinary urban studies that have emerged mainly from the. The fifteen essays in this volume apply the methods of the new economic history to the history of the latin american economies since 1800.
This pdf shares the history of the bongo drums in cuba and around the world as. These traditions reflect the distinctive mixtures of native american, african, and european influences. Spanish music the music of spain has a long history and has played an important part in the development of western music and has been a particularly strong. The authors combine the historians sensitivity to context and. The term latin america primarily refers to the spanish and portuguesespeaking countries in the new world. These countries are all located south of the usmexico border, starting.
Five best books about latin american history sounds and. One of the few exceptions was cuba, which gained independence in 1898. Encyclopedias background information on latin american history. Caimari, keens latin american civilization, 2 volumes. These traditions reflect the distinctive mixtures of native american, african, and european influences that have shifted throughout the region over time. See more ideas about latin american music, american and books. Almost all latin american nations managed to secure their independence by the middle of the 1820s. Latin music developed as a mixture of musical traditions from around the world and this means that it is actually. Coming from dozens of countries, from mexico and the caribbean in the north to brazil and argentena in south america, latin american identity encompasses a variety of cultures, backgrounds. Latin music is a part of world music, which is the study of popular and traditional music in all countries. Last week, a teacher tweeted me to ask about must read books on central american history for an alevel student. However, these books are too good to be limited to latino books month and hispanic heritage month.
The student is required to obtain and read the following books. As the continent is large, there are a variety of different styles of instruments and. Discover the best latin american history in best sellers. List of books and articles about latin american history. Brazil has produced some of the most vibrant and exciting guitar music in the instrument s history. Instruments for new music by thomas patteson paperback. History of latin music latin music has exceptional rhythm and character, with a rich mixture of vocal and instrumental leads. Latin american instruments page 4 lark in the morning. Now fully updated to 2009, this acclaimed history of latin america tells its turbulent story from columbus to chavez. They always come in pairs and are made up of a handle topped with a hollowedout shell filled with dried seeds. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Facts about latin american music talk about the music developed in the countries of latin america. Beginning with the spanish and portugese conquests of the new world, it takes in centuries of upheaval, revolution and modernization up to the present day, looking in detail at argentina, mexico, brazil, chile and cuba, and gives an overview of the cultural developments that. Officially hispanic heritage month runs from september 15 october 15th each year and if youre wondering about the unusual dates, check out the post below from the official us government site.
We supply institutions with latin american, peninsular and caribbean library materials through approval plans and regularly issued catalogs. General history databases and resources can be found on the history guide. These styles originate in the indigenous, european, and african heritage of latin america. Pauline oliveros, composer and professor of practice, department of the arts, rensselaer. While not as popular as the popular music of the usa also born out of the integration of european music and african music, latin american genres shares the same characters that made it a universal koine. Latin american music, musical traditions of mexico, central america, and the portions of south america and the caribbean colonized by the spanish and the portuguese. Articles major databases that index scholarly material on latin american history. Hispanic and latino heritage books for kids and teens. Part history, part polemic, this is a foundational text in understanding the place that latin america plays in the world today.
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