About the book
Made in Latin America serves as a comprehensive introduction to the history, sociology, and musicology of contemporary Latin American popular music. Each essay, written by a leading scholar of Latin American music, covers the major figures, styles, and social contexts of popular music in Latin America and provides adequate context so readers understand why the figure or genre under discussion is of lasting significance. The book first presents a general description of the history and background of popular music, followed by essays organized into thematic sections: Theoretical Issues; Transnational Scenes; Local and National Scenes; Class, Identity, and Politics; and Gendered Scenes.
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- ISBN 9781134737260
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- ISBN 9781134737192
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Made in Latin America serves as a comprehensive introduction to the history, sociology, and musicology of contemporary Latin American popular music. Each essay, written by a leading scholar of Latin American music, covers the major figures, styles, and social contexts of popular music in Latin America and provides adequate context so readers understand why the figure or genre under discussion is of lasting significance. The book first presents a general description of the history and background of popular music, followed by essays organized into thematic sections: Theoretical Issues; Transnational Scenes; Local and National Scenes; Class, Identity, and Politics; and Gendered Scenes.
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What is Made in Latin America about?
Made in Latin America serves as a comprehensive introduction to the history, sociology, and musicology of contemporary Latin American popular music. Each essay, written by a leading scholar of Latin American music, covers the major figures, styles, and social contexts of popular music in Latin America and provides adequate context so readers understand why the figure or genre under discussion is of lasting significance. The book first presents a general description of the history and background of popular music, followed by essays organized into thematic sections: Theoretical Issues; Transnational Scenes; Local and National Scenes; Class, Identity, and Politics; and Gendered Scenes.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Made in Latin America?
The Arts > Music > Music: styles and genres
Where can I read a sample of Made in Latin America?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781134737260
Is Made in Latin America part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge Global Popular Music Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Made in Latin America?
Christian Spencer Espinosa, Julio Mendívil
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Made in Latin America is available as ebook(ISBN 9781134737260) and pdf(ISBN 9781134737192)