About the Author

Lise A. Waxer was Assistant Professor of Music at Trinity College.

Reviews

"Waxer's detailed ethnographic and archival research, clear explanations and interpretations of musical forms, and sophisticated theorizing about the changing meaning of culture in an age of global economics and politics combine to make this an extremely important book."--George Lipsitz, Professor of Ethnic Studies, University of California at San Diego

""Waxer's detailed ethnographic and archival research, clear explanations and interpretations of musical forms, and sophisticated theorizing about the changing meaning of culture in an age of global economics and politics combine to make this an extremely important book.""--George Lipsitz, Professor of Ethnic Studies, University of California at San Diego

""Waxer's textured description of a fascinating music culture provides a crucial link in the existing literature on Latin popular music, and pulls together many strains of contemporary thinking about popular culture in an impressive and original view.""--Paul Austerlitz, author of Merengue: Dominican Music and Dominican Identity