Paul Austerlitz Livres

Exploring jazz as a powerful unifying and transcendent force, this collection of essays delves into its cultural significance and emotional depth. The writings reflect on how jazz transcends boundaries, bringing together diverse communities and experiences. Through personal anecdotes and critical analysis, the essays celebrate the genre's ability to inspire connection and understanding among people, highlighting its impact on society and individual lives.

Merengue is a quintessential Dominican dance music. This work aims to unravel the African and Iberian roots of merengue. It examines the historical and contemporary contexts in which merengue is performed and danced, its symbolic significance, its social functions, and its musical and choreographic structures.