El cuatro

Description:

"The texts by Arvelo and Ramón y Rivera form a lyric reflection on the history and cultural significance of the cuatro (a four-string guitar) in Venezuela. Numerous photographs by Castro vividly illuminate the text. Includes some interview material with cuatro performers"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

subjects: Cuatro (Musical instrument),  Folk music,  Guitar makers,  History,  History and criticism

Places: Venezuela

Times: History and criticism