The Making of Latin London: Salsa Music, Place and Identity

ISBN-13: 9781138267398 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 176 str.

Patria Roman-Velazquez

Opis

An examination of how Latin American people and cultural practices have moved from between continents, exploring how Latin Americans experience this process and what part different people play in re-making Latin identities in the neighbourhoods, parks, bars and dance clubs of London.

Recenzje

’...this is a well documented study that includes an analysis of contemporary theories about cultural identities...this is a pioneering study - of academic nature - that extends the growing area of cultural studies in relation to concepts such as nation, identity and migration.’ El Neuvo Dia ’...well researched, well written and a genuinely interesting account...’ Ethnic and Racial Studies

Spis treści

Contents: Introduction: Latin American identities; Globalization, power-geometry and cultural identities; Latin Americans and British immigration policies; Latin Americans in London: routes through the City; Travelling with Salsa: the making of a music scene; The embodiment of Salsa and Latin identities; The making of Latin London: concluding remarks; Bibliography; Index.

O autorze

Patria Roman-Velazquez