African Musicians in the Atlantic World: Legacies of Sound and Slavery (New World Studies)

Name: African Musicians in the Atlantic World: Legacies of Sound and Slavery (New World Studies)
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Book Synopsis: Music, that fundamental form of human expression, is one of the most powerful cultural continuities fostered by enslaved Africans and their descendants throughout the Americas. The roots of so much of the music beloved around the world today are drawn directly from the men and women carried across the Atlantic in chains, from the west coast of Africa to the shores of the so-called New World. This important new book bridges African diaspora studies, music studies, and transatlantic and colonial American literature to trace the lineage of African and African diasporic musical life in the early modern period. Mary Caton Lingold meticulously analyzes surviving sources, especially European travelogues, to recover the lives of African performers, the sounds they created, and the meaning their musical creations held in Africa and later for enslaved communities in the Caribbean and throughout the plantation Americas. The book provides a rich history of early African sound and a revelatory analysis of the many ways that music shaped enslavement and colonization in the Americas.

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Get ready to explore the rich history of African music in the Atlantic World with "African Musicians in the Atlantic World: Legacies of Sound and Slavery". This groundbreaking book delves into the captivating journey of enslaved Africans and their descendants, and how their musical expressions have shaped cultures across the Americas.

Discover the roots of today's beloved music forms, directly rooted in the melodies and rhythms created by these resilient individuals. From the shores of Africa to the so-called New World, their songs transcended the chains that bound them, leaving an indelible mark on the music we cherish worldwide.

Author Mary Caton Lingold has meticulously examined European travelogues and other surviving sources to unveil the lives of African performers and the profound impact of their musical creations. Through this engrossing analysis, Lingold beautifully weaves together African diaspora studies, music studies, and transatlantic and colonial American literature.

Prepare to be fascinated by the stories of these musicians, their sounds, and the significance of their music in both Africa and the enslaved communities of the Caribbean and the plantation Americas. "African Musicians in the Atlantic World: Legacies of Sound and Slavery" is a must-read for anyone interested in the historical and cultural intricacies of African music.

Experience the symphony of history and music by grabbing your copy now. Immerse yourself in the vibrant pages of this remarkable book and delve into the profound influence that African musicians had on the world. Don't miss out on this captivating journey - order your copy today!

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