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Classics ReflectNative SpiritIn Latin MusicFr d p r i c k R! o oh * 1 or t u r^ r- r i a n •rt*and refusr eef ronn NaziVi1 c c, saidin hislect uro on M ariHi - i n1 ,af in-Amro■Nan MUSrd ri csdavgfe 1! n WU |t » 1 ft I Is1 hOmost.Plgressive trend in 1 »a' e Ann nca toward the projection of nativespirit into elevated forms acceptable to the western world's aesthetu taste.Modern composer?, he said, are adopting the aboriginal rhythms of the Indians who used them to chase away evil spirits or illness intheir ancient ritual dances. Othercomposers, however, have made no effort to use native material, hutcompose entirely in imitation ofHu rope an forms.(Pie of the (rrea*.est handicapsto Iatin-American music is lackNiof cood schools for musicians.usicians from the lower social da sses, who are closer to native music, are not accepted. Their works co unheard. Wealthy musicians study abroad and arc influenced by European teachers toward European form and content.
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Austin Daily Texan
Austin, Texas, US
Thu, Apr 11, 1946
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