Africanness in Action: Essentialism and Musical Imaginations of Africa in Brazil
- Author: Diaz, Juan Diego
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Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Abbreviations
- Introduction
- 1. Bahia as an Epicenter of African Diasporic Culture
- 2. Redeeming the Study of African Essentialism
- 3. Orkestra Rumpilezz: A Big Band Playing Percussion
- 4. Orkestra Rumpilezz: Complications of African Rhythm
- 5. The Afro Symphonic Orchestra and the Africanization of Erudite Music
- 6. Nzinga Berimbau Orchestra: Performances of Bantu Heritage
- 7. Tuned Berimbaus: Melodic Performances of Africanness
- Conclusion
- Glossary
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index