Italian and Italian American Studies: The Diaspora of Neapolitan Musicians in New York

Frasca, Simona

This book reviews the period from the unification of Italy to the fascist era through significant Neapolitan performers such as Gilda Mignonette and Enrico Caruso. It traces the transformation of a popular tradition written in dialect into a popular tradition, written in Italian, that contributed to the production of "American" identity.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2014-09-16

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781137322418

DOI: 10.1057/9781137322425

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 263