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The Mystery of Samba : Popular Music and National Identity in Brazil (Paperback)

by Hermano Vianna (Author)
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Editorial Reviews
From Library Journal
The "mystery" of the title is samba's transformation "from infamous outcast to (virtually official) national emblem." Brazilian anthropologist Vianna here casts a dry postmodern eye on issues of cultural invention and the identification of "authentic" folk idioms for political and commercial purposes. His long essay discusses Brazilian nation building, cultural mediators, essentialist attitudes, and individual cultural theorists. Vianna concludes that establishing the "Kingdom of Samba" was a complex process, not controlled by any one segment of Brazilian society. For contrast, readers should look at Alma Guillermoprieto's passionate Samba (LJ 1/90), a poetic report from an outsider allowed to participate in the dance. Both treatments enhance understanding. For large public and academic collections.ABonnie Jo Dopp, Univ. of Maryland Lib., College Park
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Nelson H. Vieira, Brown University
" As a very readable anthropological study, this narrative is also rich in historical, sociological and ethnomusicological information and impresses the reader with its breadth and analysis of cultural politics . . ."

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 168 pages
  • Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press (January 20, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0807847666
  • ISBN-13: 978-0807847664
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #644,853 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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