Petra R. RiveraRideau
Remixing Reggaeton
- ISBN 13:
- 9780822359647
- author:
- Petra R. RiveraRideau
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Duke University Press Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 280
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15 x 1 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Music, Styles
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Remixing Reggaetón: The Cultural Politics of Race in Puerto Rico by Petra R. Rivera-Rideau explores how reggaetón musicians challenge traditional notions of racial harmony and identity in Puerto Rico. By examining the music's origins and its transformation into a global phenomenon, Rivera-Rideau reveals how reggaetón provides a platform for discussing the black presence on the island and building connections with the African diaspora. The book sheds light on the ways in which reggaetón artists critique the mainstream's tendency to celebrate black culture while neglecting the island's marginalized black population. Through its analysis of censorship campaigns, marketing strategies, and musical expressions, Rivera-Rideau demonstrates how reggaetón has become a powerful tool for articulating and challenging dominant narratives around race and identity in Puerto Rico. By tracing the evolution of reggaetón from its roots in San Juan's slums to its current global popularity, Rivera-Rideau offers a nuanced understanding of this influential genre and its role in shaping cultural politics on the island.
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