Annotation A history of Cuban music during the Castro regime (1950s to the present.

This landmark collection explores the origins and foundations of music education in Europe, The Americas, Africa and Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, and considers the inclusion of music as part of the compulsory school curriculum in the context of the historical, social and political landscape. Within each chapter, the contributors

A history of Atlantic solidarity between Cuba and Africa, in struggle for African independence from colonial powers The Cuban people hold a special place in the hearts of the people of Africa. The Cuban internationalists have made a contribution to African independence, freedom, and justice, unparalleled for its principled and

First published in 2011. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

This volume analyzes how and to what extent "1968" changed musical institutions, influenced the compositional development of avantgarde music, and thus contributed to social and cultural change in Europe and Northern America. German text.