10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RUMBA»
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rumba in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
rumba and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Rumba: Dance and Social Change in Contemporary Cuba
Using dance anthropology to illuminate the values and attitudes embodied in rumba, Yvonne Daniel explores the surprising relationship between dance and the profound, complex changes in contemporary Cuba.
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Rumba Rules: The Politics of Dance Music in Mobutu’s Zaire
In Rumba Rules, the first ethnography of popular music in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Bob W. White examines not only the economic and political conditions that brought this powerful music industry to its knees, but also the ways that ...
3
Rumba on the River: A History of the Popular Music of the ...
Captivating study of the flowering of Congo music, during the fight to consolidate their hard-won independence.
4
Caribbean Currents: Caribbean Music from
Rumba to Reggae
The classic introduction to the Caribbean's popular music brought up to date.
Peter Manuel, Kenneth Bilby, Michael Largey, 2012
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Rumba Dance Encyclopedi: And Related Dances
This book can be a tool, to make that negative situation a positive one. But also this book reveals the consequences of not making that change for the better.
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Writing
Rumba: The Afrocubanista Movement in Poetry
The first book-length treatment of the poetry of this movement, Writing Rumba: The Afrocubanista Movement in Poetry questions the assumption that the poetry did manage to symbolize racial reconciliation and unification.
Miguel Arnedo-Gómez, 2006
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Rumba Soloing Technique
This book is designed to take your soloing ability from 0 to 90 MPH on the quinto, conga drum, bongo or timbales while mastering the clave rhythm at the same time.
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Social Dance: Steps to Success
Provides instructions on dance styles, from swing and the merengue to the waltz and polka, in a volume complemented by a DVD to demonstrate key movements, footwork, and timing.
Judy Patterson Wright, 2013
Midnight Rumba is the second novel from Eduardo Santiago, the award-winning author of Tomorrow They Will Kiss.Cuba is Mr. Santiago's topic, and no one does it better.
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Cuban Music: From Son and
Rumba to the Buena Vista Social ...
This book helps explain the many musical threads that fused to form the rich musical heritage of Cuba. Roy traces the music?s development from its rich roots?to music since the Cuban revolution and post-Buena Vista Social Club directions.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RUMBA»
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rumba is used in the context of the following news items.
Dancing with the Stars celeb blog: Robert Herjavec on the rumba …
Len mentioned that the rumba can be the kiss of death for male competitors, because you have to showcase your hip action and fluidity. You're balancing light ... «Entertainment Weekly, Mar 15»
Dancing's Derek Hough: Our Rumba Came Down to the Wire
I think the rumba also really suited her and her flexibility. She's got beautiful legs and feet. I'm happy because we have the foundation for the Latin dances now. «TV Guide, Mar 15»
Shots fired outside Rumba Martini Lounge in Cumru Township
Police say the incident happened in the Rumba Martini Lounge parking area, located in the 500 block of E. Lancaster Avenue in Cumru Township, around 3:30 ... «WFMZ Allentown, Mar 15»
'Rum, Rumba, And Romance': A Book On Cuba's Enduring Mystique
Things like Ricky Ricardo, Fidel Castro, cigars, mojitos, rumba girdles and conga lines. As the author notes, no other Latin American country has left such an ... «NPR, Dec 14»
Alfonso Ribeiro Does The Rumba on 'DWTS' And Announces Wife's …
Actor Alfonso Ribeiro had a great night on Dancing with the Stars Monday night – scoring 36 points out of 40 with the Rumba that he performed with his partner, ... «The Inquisitr, Oct 14»
Sadie Robertson Shares Heart on 'Sexy' Rumba Dance
Sadie Robertson of the Duck Dynasty clan revealed in an interview that pressure from her dance partner to perform a sexy rumba on Dancing With the Stars ... «Charisma News, Oct 14»
Sadie Robertson Sticks to Her Christian Values While Performing …
“Duck Dynasty” star Sadie Robertson stuck to her Christian values while performing the rumba — a dance style known for its sometimes sexual nature — during ... «TheBlaze.com, Oct 14»
Simon Webbe apologises for sexy Strictly Come Dancing rumba as …
He told Metro: "It's the rumba. It's one of the most sexual dances that there is. I was just concentrating on the moves. Sorry if it offended anyone. For me, I thought ... «Mirror.co.uk, Oct 14»
Kristina Rihanoff nearly voted off Strictly Come Dancing after public …
A pre-watershed audience of 8.6million had watched Miss Rihanoff, 37, perform a very raunchy rumba on Saturday night, wearing a revealing tasselled leotard ... «Daily Mail, Oct 14»
Derek Hough Responds to Julianne's Comments on Bethany Mota's …
However, as a technical judge, Jules then turned around and said there wasn't enough Rumba content for her. Derek mocked frustration on the air but he was ... «Wetpaint, Oct 14»
