Carnival song and society: gossip, sexuality and creativity in andalusia
Auteur :
Mintz, Jerome R.
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781859731833
Date de publication :
1 avr. 1997
Dimensions :
21,6 x 13,8 cm
Poids :
453 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Carnival songs resemble a tabloid newspaper in their verve, spirit and range of themes. They are a measure of social change and an annual summary of events and opinion. The songs involve considerable artistry and are renowned as well for their raucous humor and vulgar concerns.