The Making of Latin London

An examination of how Latin American people and cultural practices have moved from between continents, exploring how Latin Americans experience this process and what part different people play in re-making Latin identities in the neighbourhoods, parks, bars and dance clubs of London.

Auteur

Patria Roman-Velazquez

Contenu

Contents: Introduction: Latin American identities; Globalization, power-geometry and cultural identities; Latin Americans and British immigration policies; Latin Americans in London: routes through the City; Travelling with Salsa: the making of a music scene; The embodiment of Salsa and Latin identities; The making of Latin London: concluding remarks; Bibliography; Index.