New York and the International Sound of Latin Music: Ben Lapidus on Our Lives with Shannon Fisher

Grammy-nominated musician Benjamin Lapidus joins Shannon Fisher to discuss his new book, NEW YORK AND THE INTERNATIONAL SOUND OF LATIN MUSIC, 1940-1990. Lapidus, a music scholar widely published on the topic of Latin music, examines how interethnic collaboration among musicians, composers, dancers, instrument makers, and music teachers shaped the development of Spanish Caribbean music in New York, cultivating a sound steeped in classical, jazz, and folkloric music. Lapidus is among the authors participating in the Miami Book Fair 2021, the nation’s largest gathering of writers and readers of all ages from around the globe. Visit Miami Book Fair online for more information on live and virtual events. You can also follow MBF on social media: @miamibookfair. Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought about the world in which they live. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher. Copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network, LLC.