Kaiso!: Writings by and about Katherine Dunham

Book Overview

"Kaiso," a term of praise that is the calypso equivalent of "bravo," is a fitting title for this definitive and celebratory collection of writings by and about Katherine Dunham, the legendary African American dancer, choreographer, anthropologist, and social activist. Originally produced in the 1970s, this is a newly revised and much expanded edition that includes recent scholarly articles, Dunham's essays on dance and anthropology, press reviews,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 029921270X
• ISBN13: 9780299212704
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
• Length: 718 Pages
• Weight: 2.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 6.4" x 9.3"