Wendland, Kristin
The Cambridge Companion to Tango (Cambridge Companions to Music)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781108971423
- author:
- Wendland, Kristin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 414
- Dimensions:
- 24.4 x 17 x 2.2 centimetres (0.6
- Genre:
- Music, Genres & Styles, Dance,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Cambridge Companion to Tango provides an in-depth exploration of this captivating global phenomenon. From its early adoption by gramophone records to its current popularity, tango music has traversed cultures and continents, leaving a lasting impact. This comprehensive guide features twenty chapters from diverse perspectives, including music, dance, poetry, and interdisciplinary studies, accompanied by visual and audio illustrations. The book offers a multidisciplinary approach, shedding light on the intersections between performative, historical, ethnographic, sociological, political, and anthropological studies of tango. As an innovative resource for scholars and students, this Companion provides a diverse international perspective on tango music, tracing its evolution over the last century and highlighting its cultural significance.
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