Zouk World Music in the West Indies

With its irresistible dance beat, strong bass line, and straightforward harmonies and lyrics,zoukhas become wildly popular in the Caribbean, Africa, and Europe. This book--complete with a compact disc and numerous illustrations and musical examples--provides a thorough introduction to the sound, lyrics, choreography, and social milieu of this vibrant and infectious new music."This invigorating reference work and companion CD of the Antilles' sexyzoukdance sound will lift readers out of their easy chairsandtheir complacency about the nonreggae aspects of Caribbean pop. . . . [Zouk] is a landmark achievement."--Timothy White,BillboardGuilbault, Jocelyne is the author of 'Zouk World Music in the West Indies', published 1993 under ISBN 9780226310411 and ISBN 0226310418.