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.