Flamenco Music: History, Forms, Culture

by Peter Manuel

Book Overview

An expert explains and analyzes the beloved art form

An iconic symbol of Spain, flamenco has become a global phenomenon. Peter Manuel offers English-language readers a rare portrait of the music's history, styles, and cultural impact. Beginning with flamenco's Moorish and Roma influences, Manuel follows the music's evolution through its consolidation in the mid-1800s and on to the vibrant contemporary scene. An investigation of flamenco's...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0252045335
• ISBN13: 9780252045332
• Release Date: November 2023
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Length: 352 Pages