CARNIVAL MUSIC IN TRINIDAD EXPERIENCING MUSIC, EXPRESSING CULTURE 1ST EDITION DOWNLOAD FREE Shannon Dudley | 9780195138337 | | | | | Carnival Music in Trinidad: Experiencing Music, Expressing Culture / Edition 1 Hill, State University of New York. Related Titles. New York. Author Shannon Dudley describes calypso's traditional role as a voice for the common people, acknowledging the tensions between this history and calypso's ties to modern commercial music markets. More filters. Categories : Soca musicians Trinidad Carnival Music in Trinidad Experiencing Music Tobago female singers Living people births Trinidad and Tobago people of Dougla descent Trinidad and Tobago people of Grenadian descent 21st-century women singers. Tomo rated it really liked it May 18, In her song released in"Destra vs. Thanks for telling us about the problem. It also analyzes how the instruments, sounds, and lyrics of Carnival music provide a sense of national and ethnic identity. London: Latin America Bureau. Author Shannon Dudley describes calypso's traditional role as a voice for the common people, acknowledging the tensions between this history and calypso's ties to modern commercial music markets. Destra has expressed her music and fashion choices as a merger between American punk rock and Soca. Matthieu de Wit rated it liked it Oct 12, Therefore, to build a level of authenticity, she believes that it is imperative that she does it herself. She is also known by the mononym Destra. Thinking Musically incorporates music from many diverse cultures and establishes the framework Expressing Culture 1st edition exploring the practice of music around the world. Her father was a guitarist, a western instrument influenced by the Middle Eastern Al-oud, and her grandfather played brass instrumentsboth utilizing common instruments true to the Soca traditional style. The blog's post includes a link to the image which is originally from Destra's official instagram. The book is packaged with a minute CD containing examples of the music discussed in the text. The lowest-priced item that has been used or worn previously. Thinking Musically incorporates music from many diverse cultures and establishes the framework for exploring the practice of music around the world. Visit www. Her look "soca fabulous" has been created by local designers such as Meiling and Peter Elias. The website also includes instructional materials to accompany each study. In addition, soca is often seen alongside with electronic studio effects which is never seen in calypso. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Hill, State University of New York, Shannon Dudley clearly grasps an essential point of calypso and Expressing Culture 1st edition this fine little book, and that is that through tradition the people ofTrinidad - at least Carnival devotees- are continuously asserting andreformulating their individual and social identities by signing, playing, andacting out masquerades. Welcome Back. Lucy", one of the lines sang is, "[Cause] I [will] sing like Destra, but still [work] it like Lucy" which tells listeners that Lucy is the sexual ego and Destra is the singing one. The book is packaged with a minute CD containing examples of the music discussed in the text. Due to her radical Carnival Music in Trinidad Experiencing Music choices consisting primarily of revealing clothing such as tight, short pants, Carnival Music in Trinidad Experiencing Music low-cut bra tops, she has captivated audiences during her performances. Visit www. As a young girl, she took after her father and grandfather in Expressing Culture 1st edition musical interest. Collectively, these and other performance genres constitute the dynamic event of Carnival, which for more than a century has been an occasion for an intense exchange of ideas about society, culture, and tradition in Trinidad. The Queen of Bacchanal expresses that "At Carnival you are studying so much more: the audiences what people are saying about you what you are doing what you are wearing". Despite this, she has become successful in the local music industry, specializing in pop-sounding soca compositions as well as fusion music encompassing aspects of East Carnival Music in Trinidad Experiencing Music culture. Enlarge cover. Second of all, and more importantly, I felt like Dudley's approach to musical analysis was in this book was rather elementary and aimed at less sophisticated listene This book mainly covers calypso music and steeldrum music, along with derivative genres and related traditions. About this product Product Information Carnival Music in Trinidad is one of several case-study volumes that can be used along with Thinking Musically, the core book in the Global Music Series. Thinking Musically incorporates music from many diverse cultures and establishes the framework for exploring the practice of music around the world. Destra Garcia Visit www. She joined a quartet called Psyke which disbanded after only one year. The website also includes instructional materials to accompany each study. Hill, StateUniversity of New York, Shannon Dudley clearly grasps an essential point of calypso and Carnival in this fine little book, and that is that through tradition the people of Trinidad - at least Carnival devotees- are continuously asserting and reformulating their individual and social identities by signing, playing,and acting out masquerades. Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser. Overview Carnival Music in Trinidad is one of several case-study volumes that can be used along with Thinking Musicallythe core book in the Global Music Series. Shannon Dudley. Shannon Dudley clearly grasps an essential point of Carnival Music in Trinidad Experiencing Music and Carnival in this fine little book, and that is that through tradition the people of Trinidad - at least Carnival devotees- are continuously asserting and reformulating their individual and social identities by signing, playing, and acting out masquerades. Her maternal great-grandfather was from France while her maternal great- grandmother was from Spain. Toyah added it Jan 14, Thinking Musically incorporates music from many diverse cultures and establishes the framework for exploring the practice of music around the world. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. He also presents the story of the steelband--an art form born in the most downtrodden neighborhoods of Port of Spain--as both a parable of the nation's struggles and successes and as a continuous process of musical exploration. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Pre-owned: Lowest price The lowest-priced item that has been used or worn previously. Each case study uses the contemporary musical situation as a point of departure, covering historical information and traditions as they relate to the present. Expressing Culture 1st edition York. Trinidadian singer and songwriter of Soca music Destra Garcia can be seen exhibiting elements of soca through her quick movements along with her swift vocals while performing with the use of lights and electronic studio effects in the background. Her musical roots came from her grandfather the late Frankie Garcia Bourg Mulatresse, Santa Cruzan island jazz musician. Thinking Musically incorporates music from many diverse cultures and establishes the framework for exploring the practice of music around the world. Fit to be a Queen, indeed. The lowest-priced item that has been used or worn previously. He also presents the story of the steelband--an art form born in the most downtrodden neighborhoods of Port of Spain--as both a parable of the nation's struggles and Carnival Music in Trinidad Experiencing Music and as a continuous process of musical exploration. Showing Shannon Dudley clearly grasps an essential point of calypso and Carnival in this fine little book, Expressing Culture 1st edition that is that through tradition the people of Trinidad - at least Carnival devotees- are continuously asserting and reformulating their individual and social identities by signing, playing, and acting out masquerades. Friend Reviews. Purchase Carnival Music in Trinidad Experiencing Music feedback. Add to cart. Oxford University Press is a department of the University Expressing Culture 1st edition Oxford. In her song "Lucy", she sings about growing up a good girl and good student but one day when she is exposed to Carnival she and her dancing starts to become very sexual. The blog's post includes a link to the image which is originally from Destra's official instagram. Be the first to Carnival Music in Trinidad Experiencing Music a review About this product. Wade and Patricia Shehan Campbell. Retrieved 15 February Destra is well known for one of the most popular soca anthems "It's Carnival" featuring Machel Montano which was released in the Carnival season. This compact handbook is good for students who want to begin the arcane journey into Trinidadian Carnival music. She is yet to win either the Carnival Road March or Soca Monarch title in Trinidad although she has come close in the Road March race, placing second inand The man that moves his hips well to the soca music pleases Destra and she proceeds to dance with him. Bill o'Reilly's Killing Ser. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Destra Garcia. Hill, Carnival Music in Trinidad Experiencing Music University of New York. The YouTube clip titled 'Destra Garcia Live at Soca on De Hill ' is a live performance that exhibits her wardrobe style and the explosive, engaging energy