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Secular Devotion

- Afro-latin Music and Imperial Jazz

About Secular Devotion

Shows how the popular music of the Americas is an act of devotion to an African religious worldview that survived the ravages of slavery and found its way into the rituals of everyday listening. This book explores the challenge posed by Afro-Latin music to a world music system dominated by a few wealthy countries.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781844672912
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 304
  • Published:
  • October 16, 2008
  • Dimensions:
  • 157x233x22 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 478 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: April 13, 2025

Description of Secular Devotion

Shows how the popular music of the Americas is an act of devotion to an African religious worldview that survived the ravages of slavery and found its way into the rituals of everyday listening. This book explores the challenge posed by Afro-Latin music to a world music system dominated by a few wealthy countries.

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