JOURNAL ARTICLE

Universo Sonero, Drama Bufo y Vanguardia Artística en Motivos de Son de Nicolás Guillén.

  • Published In: Hispanic Review, 2024, v. 92, n. 3. P. 475 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Morell, Elvira Aballí 3 of 3

Abstract

In Motivos de son (1930), Nicolás Guillén masterfully appropriates the distinctive characteristics of the Cuban musical genre known as son. This article explores the son -inspired aspects present in Guillén's poema-son. Special attention is given to the dialogue between the motivos and the musical heritage of emblematic ensembles such as the Sexteto Habanero—later Septeto—and the Trío Matamoros, pivotal in shaping the canon of the Cuban son. To fulfill the aspirations of this research, we delve into both the anthological themes of the aforementioned ensembles and the musical renditions of the motivos created by avant-garde composers Alejandro García Caturla, Amadeo Roldán, and the brothers Eliseo and Emilio Grenet, compiled in the fiftieth anniversary edition curated by Mirta Aguirre. This interdisciplinary approach allows us to unravel the profound connections between Guillén's poetry and son , while revealing its relation to teatro bufo , the immediate precursor of this musical genre. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Hispanic Review. 2024/07, Vol. 92, Issue 3, p475
  • Document Type:Literary Criticism
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0018-2176
  • DOI:10.1353/hir.2024.a948079
  • Accession Number:181951405
  • Copyright Statement:Copyright of Hispanic Review is the property of University of Pennsylvania Press and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.