Puerto Rican Spanish, Reggaetón Style! The (Socio)Linguistics of Urban Music

Name: Puerto Rican Spanish, Reggaetón Style! The (Socio)Linguistics of Urban Music
Brand: Vernon Press
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By Wilfredo Valentín-Márquez

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Featuring in-depth studies of iconic reggaetón artists from Ivy Queen to Karol G, 'Puerto Rican Spanish, Reggaetón Style: The (Socio)Linguistics of Urban Music' is a groundbreaking collection that delves into the sociolinguistic intricacies of reggaetón. This volume offers innovative examinations of the genre through a linguistic lens, featuring a diverse range of methodologies and subdisciplines, including phonology, lexicography, semantics, and discourse analysis.The chapters explore the stylistic elements that define reggaetón, shedding light on the unique indexical value of sibilant and liquid consonants, the distinctive lexicon of reggaetón lyrics, and the ways in which artists use language to navigate-and challenge-racial and gender stereotypes in the construction of their performative identities.By bridging the gap between linguistic theory and popular music, this cutting-edge volume offers a fresh perspective on reggaetón's cultural power. It is an invaluable resource for anyone working in fields like language, sociolinguistic analysis, performance studies, popular music, and Puerto Rican culture.'Puerto Rican Spanish, Reggaetón Style: The (Socio)Linguistics of Urban Music' will not only resonate with researchers, but it will also captivate fans of reggaetón-from cultural and media critics to the everyday listener. With its thorough exploration of how language drives the global expansion and cultural significance of reggaetón, this text is essential for anyone interested in the intersections of language, music, and sociocultural identity.

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Binding:: Paperback
Number of Pages:: 254
Release Date:: 2025-05-06
Publication Date:: 2025-05-06
Publisher:: Vernon Press
Languages:: Original: Multiple languages
ISBN13:: 9798881902155
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 374 g
Height:: 152 cm
Width:: 229 cm
Thickness:: 14 cm

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