{"product_id":"the-world-that-made-new-orleans-from-spanish-silver-to-congo-square-paperback","title":"The World That Made New Orleans: From Spanish Silver to Congo Square - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNed Sublette\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffering a new perspective on the unique cultural influences of New Orleans, this entertaining history captures the soul of the city and reveals its impact on the rest of the nation. Focused on New Orleans' first century of existence, it presents a comprehensive, chronological narrative of the political, cultural, and musical development of Louisiana's early years. This innovative history tracks the important roots of American music back to the swamp town, making clear the effects of centuries-long struggles among France, Spain, and England on the city's unique culture. It also reveals the origins of jazz and the city's eclectic musical influences, including the role of the slave trade. Featuring little-known facts about the cultural development of New Orleans-such as the real significance of gumbo, the origins of the tango, and the first appearance of the words \u003ci\u003evaudeville\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003evoodoo-\u003c\/i\u003ethis rich historical narrative explains how New Orleans' colonial influences still shape the city today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNed Sublette is the author of \u003ci\u003eCuba and Its Music: From the First Drums to the Mambo\u003c\/i\u003e. Cofounder of the record label Qbadisc, he coproduced the public radio program \u003ci\u003eAfropop Worldwide\u003c\/i\u003e for seven years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 370\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53640763638093,"sku":"9781556529580","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/3304\/7117\/files\/TGVBMG96cklrV0RPSDNXSzU4d1hLdz09.webp?v=1775076630","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.us\/products\/the-world-that-made-new-orleans-from-spanish-silver-to-congo-square-paperback","provider":"belfastbooks.us","version":"1.0","type":"link"}