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- Number of Pages: 296
- ISBN: 0870138340
- WAPI (Tower ID): 112298793
- Release Date: April 30, 2009
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #617144 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
- #34103 in History Books (See Top 100 History Books Bestsellers)
- #342 in Latin America - South America (See Top 100 Latin America - South America Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "White Face, Black Mask" by Darien J. Davis to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "White Face, Black Mask"Browse more products related to "Darien J. Davis"Publisher's noteAlthough African influences undeniably pervade the popular music of Brazil, until now few books have examined the role of Blackness -- what author Darien Davis calls "Africaneity" -- in the creation and development of twentieth-century Brazilian musical traditions. This innovative, accessible work offers a fascinating look at Brazilian music from the 1920s to the 1950s, as it expanded at home and traveled abroad. Whether he's talking with samba musicians, watching classic movie musicals, or listening to recordings made more than half a century ago, Davis explores how the historical forces of race, class, and gender colluded in the development and export of Afro-Brazilian culture. AnnotationAlthough African influences undeniably pervade the popular music of Brazil, until now few books have examined the role of Blackness -- what author Darien Davis calls "Africaneity" -- in the creation and development of twentieth-century Brazilian musical traditions. This innovative, accessible work offers a fascinating look at Brazilian music from the 1920s to the 1950s, as it expanded at home and traveled abroad. Whether he's talking with samba musicians, watching classic movie musicals, or listening to recordings made more than half a century ago, Davis explores how the historical forces of race, class, and gender colluded in the development and export of Afro-Brazilian culture. If You Enjoy "White Face, Black Mask (Paperback)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "White Face, Black Mask (Paperback)" by Darien J. Davis (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Latin America - South America Bestsellers
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