Brazilian Jive: From Samba to Bossa and Rap

by David Treece

As Brazil grows in stature as a global power, more and more people are discovering the country's fascinating culture, especially the striking exuberance and inventiveness of Brazilian popular music. In Brazilian Jive, David Treece uncovers the genius of Brazilian song, both as a sophisticated, articulate art form crafted out of the dialogue between music and language and as a powerfully eloquent expression of the country's social and political...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1780230850
• ISBN13: 9781780230856
• Release Date: July 2013
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.7" x 8.2"