The French Musical Theater: Maintaining Control in Caribbean Colonies in the Eighteenth Century

Discusses the role of French music theater on the islands of Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Saint-Domingue and suggests that it became one of the prime vehicles through which colonialism was not only tolerated but promoted and glorified." Explores the social hierarchy of the classes and suggests t...

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Published in:Black music research journal 1998-03, Vol.18 (1/2), p.229-240
Main Author: Powers, David M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
18th century AD
Archives
Ballet
Colonialism
Government Role
Imperialism
Music
Musical Theater
Musical theatre
Opera
Peacefulness
Poetry
Political aspects
Political power
Racial Attitudes
Respect
Theater
Theatre
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Summary:Discusses the role of French music theater on the islands of Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Saint-Domingue and suggests that it became one of the prime vehicles through which colonialism was not only tolerated but promoted and glorified." Explores the social hierarchy of the classes and suggests that the goal of the theater was to maintain peace, promote French music, and ensure respect of the social hierarchy.
ISSN:0276-3605
1946-1615
DOI:10.2307/779400