Mexican American mojo popular music, dance, and urban culture in Los Angeles, 1935-1968
A study of the creation of jazz, swing, and R & B music within the multicultural, multiethnic terrain of Los Angeles
Criticism, interpretation, etc
xvi, 383 p. : ill., maps.
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Illustrations xiAcknowledgments xvIntroduction. The Mexican American Generation, Music, and Los Angeles 11. Mojo in Motion: The Swing Era 122. The Drape Shape: Intercultural Style Politics 623. Boogie Woogie Breakthrough: The Rhythm and Blues Era 1184. Come On, Let's Go: The Rock and Roll Era 1735. Con Sabor Latino: Latin Jazz, the Mambo, and Latin Holidays 229Conclusion. Alternate Takes and Political Generations 281Notes 291Bibliography 347Index 369
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