Rumba: Dance and Social Change in Contemporary Cuba
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Book Overview
Using dance anthropology to illuminate the values and attitudes embodied in rumba, Yvonne Daniel explores the surprising relationship between dance and the profound, complex changes in contemporary Cuba.
From the barrio and streets to the theatre and stage, rumba has emerged as an important medium, contributing to national goals, reinforcing Caribbean solidarity, and promoting international prestige. Since the Revolution of 1959, rumba has...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:025320948X
ISBN13:9780253209481
Release Date:June 1995
Publisher:Indiana University Press
Length:208 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
"a piece of work"
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Dr. Daniel's study of rumba as a vehicle for social change is a masterful work, as are the anthropological films she has produced regarding both Afro-Cuban and Haitian religious traditions. I look forward to reading more of her texts.
A superb book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Everything you ever wanted to know about rumba, but were afraid to ask, is in this book. The reader will find the book to be an important study of this folkloric dance. I truly enjoyed reading this book. Highly recommended!
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