Caribbean Currents:: Caribbean Music from Rumba to Reggae

by Peter Manuel and Michael Largey

Book Overview

First published in 1995, Caribbean Currents has become the definitive guide to the distinctive musics of this region of the world. This third edition of the award-winning book is substantially updated and expanded, featuring thorough coverage of new developments, such as the global spread of reggaeton and bachata, the advent of music videos, the restructuring of the music industry, and the emergence of new dance styles. It also includes many...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1439914001
• ISBN13: 9781439914007
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Temple University Press
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"