From Payada to Pop

ISBN-13: 9783384570154 / Angielski / Miękka / 2025 / 210 str.

Maher Asaad Baker

Opis

This book leads readers to experience Uruguayan music through a complete study of its deep musical historical roots. Through this book readers can discover the passionate gaucho music forms known as payadas while learning about the various modern pop musical rhythms as well as their deep cultural connections to Uruguay.The book explores how indigenous heritage combines with African elements to form Uruguay's musical heritage as it traces the development of musical genres starting from Candombe through Murga and ending with Tango. Music in Uruguay has emerged from the combination of traditional rural songs with city noise to establish a special national music legacy.It provides detailed scientific findings and attractive narratives about the fundamental elements and revolutionary shifts and social changes that have formed Uruguayan music. The book functions as an entry point to Uruguayan musical sounds for anyone who wishes to explore Uruguayan music as a music enthusiast or cultural researcher or general listener. Embark on this rhythmic sonical adventure to feel the memorable dance of Uruguayan culture.