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This is a series of vignettes explaining the history of music in Brazilian life and culture. Krich travels throughout the country, introducing the reader to important figures and ideas, such as a samba school that is doing more for favela residents than preparing for Carnival and Tom Jobim, the legendary composer. Krich intersperses the journalism with free-form prose to good effect.
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Includes suggested listening at the end of each chapter.
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Kind Of History

Time of history:    -   20th century    -   19th century History of a people?    -   Yes Nationality?    -   Central/Latin American History of Art?    -   Yes

Subjects of this Historical Account

Ethnicity (if plays a major part)    -   Black Is the portrayal sympathetic?    -   Neutral From a certain profession/group?    -   artists/entertainers Intelligence of subject of history:    -   Smart

Setting

The Americas (not US):    -   Yes The Americas:    -   South

Writing Style

How much gore?    -   2 () How fast-paced is the book?    -   8 () Accounts of torture and death?    -   generic/vague references to death/punishment Book makes you feel...    -   very happy How much focus on stories of individuals?    -   Focuses on brief history of a lot of players Is book humorous?    -   Yes If humorous, kind of humor    -   eccentric personalities    -   gentle humor Sex in book?    -   Yes What kind of sex:    -   vague references Minor characters feature lots of:    -   blue collar types Maps necessary?    -   Necessary maps provided Length of book    -   201-250 pages How much emphasis on small details?    -   9 ()

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