Bacchanalian Sentiments: Musical Experiences and Political Counterpoints in Trinidad

by Kevin K. Birth

Book Overview

Trinidad is known for its vibrant musical traditions, which reflect the island's ethnic diversity. The annual Carnival, far and away the biggest event in Trinidad, is filled with soca and calypso music. Soca is a dance music derived from calypso, a music with African antecedents. In parang, a Venezuelan and Spanish derived folk music that dominates Trinidadian Christmas festivities, groups of singers and musicians progress from house to house, performing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822341654
• ISBN13: 9780822341659
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Duke University Press
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.6" x 8.9"