The People's Poet

The People's Poet
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Total Pages : 246
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ISBN-10 : 1626321973
ISBN-13 : 9781626321977
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Book Synopsis The People's Poet by : Rosa E. Carrasquillo

Download or read book The People's Poet written by Rosa E. Carrasquillo and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the height of his career in the 1970s, Ismael Rivera shared the stage with salsa greats such as Benny Moré, Tito Puente and Celia Cruz, and is recognized as one, if not the most, important figure in this music. The People's Poet tells the fascinating story of Ismael Rivera's life and the development of his iconic image among the African diaspora. He revolutionized tropical music with his unique singing style and improvisational skills. Today, however, few people in the mainstream U.S. have ever heard of him, but he is lionized in various Afro-Caribbean communities as a bastion of cultural nationalism and Pan-Africanism. Rivera's life story resounds with the imperative issues in Puerto Rican history from the 1930s to the 1980s. This well-researched book uncovers new information about Rivera and includes many archival illustrations.


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