CONTENTS; PREFACE; I. Popular Music; 1. The Salsa Concept; 2. Ontology of the Son; 3. The Aesthetics of Sabor; II. On the Road to Latin Jazz; 4. Magic Mixture; 5. Drumming in Cuban; 6. Lords of the Tambor; 7. Chocolate Dreams; 8. The Taste of ¡ Azúcar!; AFTERWORD; NOTES; INDEX.
Summary
Explores the complexity of Cuban dance music and the webs that connect it, musically and historically, to other Caribbean music, to salsa, and to Latin Jazz. This work introduces a set of terms, definitions, and empirical information that allow for a broader, more informed discussion.
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-177) and index.