An approach to compositional trends in Latin America
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Issues related to developing an approach to understanding Latin American musical composers are examined, focusing on identifying key composers and characteristics of Latin American music. Topics include the influence of a colonial political structure; composers such as Oscar Bazan, Joaquin Orellana, and Tim Rescala; and musical qualities such as a sense of time, reiterative elements, violence, the primitive, and use of technology for one's own musical purposes.
Publication Name: Leonardo Music Journal
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0961-1215
Year: 2000
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The development of electroacoustic music in Columbia, 1965-1999: an introduction
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The history of electroacoustic music in Colombia is explored, focusing on its beginnings in 1965 to developments in 2000. Topics include early composers; categories of electroacoustic music such as taped music, taped and instrumental, and multimedia; and composers working with microcomputers after 1986.
Publication Name: Leonardo Music Journal
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0961-1215
Year: 2000
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Cardew as a basis for a discussion on ethical options
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The relationship between music and politics in the work of Cornelius Cardew is discussed. Cardew was deeply ethical, and his musical choices should be considered in the context of his political choices.
Publication Name: Leonardo Music Journal
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0961-1215
Year: 2001
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