"the Brazilian Sound," new edition of leading guide to Brazilian music
Jared Rubenstein
Brazil” by Chris McGowan and Ricardo Pessanha (Temple University
Press, 3rd ed., 2009) is now available in a revised, expanded
edition.
“The Brazilian Sound” is an illustrated guide to the rich music of
Brazil—its history, styles, performers, instruments, and impact on
musicians around the globe. From the boisterous rhythms of samba to
the cool elegance of bossa nova to the hot percussion of Bahian axé
music, “The Brazilian Sound” celebrates a world music phenomenon. This
revised and expanded edition includes discussions of developments in
samba and other key genres, profiles of leading Brazilian
percussionists like Airto Moreira and Naná Vasconcelos, the rise of
female singer-songwriters in recent years, and new works by
established artists. This clearly written and lavishly illustrated
encyclopedic survey features new entries and photographs, an extensive
glossary of Brazilian music terms and more.
“It continues to be the most informative -- and eminently readable --
book about Brazilian popular music."—Don Heckman, The Los Angeles
Times
“The coverage is complete.... Above all, this welcome survey is
responsible and reliable.”—Charles Perrone, Luso-Brazilian Review
“Well researched...its breadth of coverage is impressive.”—Randal
Johnson, Hispanic American Historical Review
There are reviews and ordering information here:
http://www.thebraziliansound.com/the.htm
The book can be found at Amazon worldwide, including here:
Amazon U.S.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1592139299/ref=nosim/braziliansound-20
Amazon U.K.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1592139299/ref=nosim/braziliansound-21
In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, copies can also be found here:
Bossa Nova & Companhia bookstore (Rua Duvivier 37, Copacabana,
21-2295-8096)
Toca do Vinícius bookstore (Rua Vinicius de Moraes 129, Ipanema,
21-2247-5227)
School & wholesale orders: Temple University Press, 1-800-621-2736