Leonardo Padura Fuentes, John M. Kirk:Kultur und die kubanische Revolution: Gespräche in Havanna von John M. Kirk (Engli
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In recent years the small island, with a population of just 11 million, has experienced an astonishing cultural renaissance. All state categorically that they feel a profound sense of nat… More...
In recent years the small island, with a population of just 11 million, has experienced an astonishing cultural renaissance. All state categorically that they feel a profound sense of national identity and an acute awareness of their role as cultural symbol. The Nile on eBay FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Culture and the Cuban Revolution: Conversations in Havana by John M. Kirk, Leonardo Padura Fuentes This unusual collaboration between a Cuban novelist and a Canadian professor offers uncensored and frank interviews with prominent figures of contemporary Cuban cultural life, from a Grammy-winning jazz artist to world-class filmmakers and actors, writers, ballet dancers, and dramatists.In recent years the small island, with a population of just 11 million, has experienced an astonishing cultural renaissance. The immense popularity of the movies Buena Vista Social Club and Strawberry and Chocolate, the successful international tours of the National Ballet of Cuba, and a host of literary prizes in Spain and Latin America attest to this phenomenon.The thirteen people interviewed played a leading role in cultural life during the years of the revolutionary process and today are considered official Cuban figures — Silvio Rodriguez, Anton Arrufat, Alicia Alonso, Abelardo Estorino, Chucho Valdes, Pablo Armando Fernandez, Leo Brouwer, Nancy Morejon, Roberto Fernandez Retamar, Roberto Fabelo, Frank Fernandez, Fernando Perez, and Jorge Perugorria. They discuss a range of topics — their own work and limits on it, the challenge of producing art in a poor country, and threats of censorship. All state categorically that they feel a profound sense of national identity and an acute awareness of their role as cultural symbol.Together, these candid interviews offer a unique perspective on the artist and intellectual in socialist society and an overview of the dynamic expression of popular culture in Cuba today. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description This unusual collaboration between a Cuban novelist and a Canadian professor offers uncensored and frank interviews with prominent figures of contemporary Cuban cultural life, from a Grammy-winning jazz artist to world-class filmmakers and actors, writers, ballet dancers, and dramatists. In recent years the small island, with a population of just 11 million, has experienced an astonishing cultural renaissance. The immense popularity of the movies Buena Vista Social Club and Strawberry and Chocolate, the successful international tours of the National Ballet of Cuba, and a host of literary prizes in Spain and Latin America attest to this phenomenon. The thirteen people interviewed played a leading role in cultural life during the years of the revolutionary process and today are considered official Cuban figures - Silvio Rodriguez, Anton Arrufat, Alicia Alonso, Abelardo Estorino, Chucho Valdes, Pablo Armando Fernandez, Leo Brouwer, Nancy Morejon, Roberto Fernandez Retamar, Roberto Fabelo, Frank Fernandez, Fernando Perez, and Jorge Perugorria. They discuss a range of topics - their own work and limits on it, the challenge of producing art in a poor country, and threats of censorship. All state categorically that they feel a profound sense of national identity and an acute awareness of their role as cultural symbol. Together, these candid interviews offer a unique perspective on the artist and intellectual in socialist society and an overview of the dynamic expression of popular culture in Cuba today. Author Biography John M. Kirk, one of the world's leading Cuba specialists, is professor of Latin American studies at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada. He is the author of Between God and the Party: Religion and Politics in Revolutionary Cuba and Jose Marti, Mentor of the Cuban Nation and the coauthor of Canada-Cuba Relations: The Other Good Neighbor Policy (all published by UPF). Leonardo Padura Fuentes, one of the most important writers working in Cuba today, is the prize-winning author of four novels, including Mascaras and Paisaje de otono. Description for Bookstore "[This book] is well done and timely, and it can have an influential role to play in bringing knowledge about Cuban culture to a wide audience at what might be an important turning point in U.S.-Cuban relations."--David Foster, Arizona State University "A panoramic vision of Cuban culture through interviews with its various exponents, this book raises key questions about the complex relationship between the state and national cultural production."-- Monica Escudero, Simon Fraser University This unusual collaboration between a Cuban novelist and a Canadian professor offers uncensored and frank interviews with prominent figures of contemporary Cuban cultural life, from a Grammy-winning jazz artist to world-class filmmakers and actors, writers, ballet dancers, and dramatists. In recent years the small island, with a population of just 11 million, has experienced an astonishing cultural renaissance. The immense popularity of the movies Buena Vista Social Club and Strawberry and Chocolate , the successful international tours of the National Ballet of Cuba, and a host of literary prizes in Spain and Latin America all attest to this phenomenon. The thirteen people interviewed played a leading role in cultural life during the years of the revolutionary process and today are considered official Cuban figures. They discuss a range of topics--their own work and limits on it, the challenge of producing art in a poor country, and threats of censorship. All state categorically that they feel a profound sense of national identity and an acute awareness of their role as cultural symbol. Together, these candid interviews offer a unique perspective on the artist and intellectual in socialist society and an overview of the dynamic expression of popular culture in Cuba today. Interview subjects : Silvio Rodr Details ISBN0813020786 Author Leonardo Padura Fuentes Short Title CULTURE & THE CUBAN REVOLUTION Publisher University Press of Florida Language English ISBN-10 0813020786 ISBN-13 9780813020785 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 700.922 Year 2001 Publication Date 2001-05-31 Imprint University Press of Florida Subtitle Conversations in Havana Place of Publication Florida Country of Publication United States Series Contemporary Cuba (Hardcover) Residence US Birth 1951 Pages 188 DOI 10.1604/9780813020785 Audience Professional and Scholarly AU Release Date 2001-05-20 NZ Release Date 2001-05-20 US Release Date 2001-05-20 UK Release Date 2001-05-20 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:139115381; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9780813020785, Book Title: Culture and the Cuban Revolution: Conversations in Havana, EAN: 9780813020785, Publication Year: 2001, Type: Textbook, Format: Hardcover, Language: English, Publication Name: Culture and the Cuban Revolution: Conversations in Havana, Subject: Government, History, Item Weight: 434g, Number of Pages: 240 Pages, University Press of Florida<
