"Musical Smiles": The Cuban Contradanza and its Impact on Latin American Music

Author

Jeriel K. Jorguenson

Date

2022

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Musical Arts

Department

Music

Committee Chair

Artina McCain

Committee Member

Jonathan Tsay

Committee Member

Kenneth Kreitner

Committee Member

Jeremy Orosz

Abstract

This study examines the influence of the Cuban contradanza, paying special interest on the lives of two Cuban figures who advanced the form most: Manuel Saumell (1818-1870) and Ignacio Cervantes (1847-1905). The document will begin with an introduction to Cuba in the nineteenth century in order to learn about the environment in which these two composers were forged. Next, the history of the contradanza will be assessed, detailing how the dance was performed and how the music was structured. Following this, the lives of Saumell and Cervantes will be detailed, from their biographies and training to the danzas which they wrote. This study will also assess the impact of the contradanza throughout the Caribbean, United States, and elsewhere.

Comments

Data is provided by the student.

Library Comment

Dissertation or thesis originally submitted to ProQuest

Notes

Open Access

Recommended Citation

Jorguenson, Jeriel K., ""Musical Smiles": The Cuban Contradanza and its Impact on Latin American Music" (2022). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3180.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/etd/3180