Table of Contents

Introduction Son of Santa Catarina: Norberto Tavares's Early Years (1956-1973) Cabo Verde and Its Traditions in Context Revolutions and Transformations (1973-1975) Volta Pa Fonti: A Return to the Source for Musical Inspiration and Grounding (1976-1979) Starting Again in American (1979-1988) Playing My Culture. (1988-) Opening the Door to Democracy: Norberto Tavares Goes Home (1990) Changing Scenes in New England (1991-1999) The Final Years (2000-2010) Epilogue: The Legacy of Norberto Tavares

About the Author

SUSAN HURLEY-GLOWA is professor of ethnomusicology at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.