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The day the dancers stayed

The day the dancers stayed

performing in the Filipino-American diaspora
FolkloreHistory
Pages
215
Published
2009
Language
English

Synopsis

This scholarly work explores the evolution of performance repertoire from the 1930s to the present day. It examines how the creation of these performances connects with the development of diasporic identity, particularly within Filipino American communities. The book offers a deep dive into the cultural history of folk music and dance.

Prose complexity
10/10

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InformativeReflectiveIntellectual

Genres

Folklore History Music Sociology

About the author

T
Theodore S. Gonzalves

Theodore S. Gonzalves writes about Asian Pacific American history and culture. He is the author of Smithsonian Asian Pacific American History, Art, and Culture in 101 Objects, a book that explores this heritage through significant artifacts.