Description
SICUS, 20 YEARS OF RUMBA FLAVOR
Book Summary
Coinciding with the twentieth anniversary of his artistic debut, this work explores the life and career of Sicus Carbonell, the heart and soul of Sabor de Gràcia. Through his personal story, the reader will discover the keys to Gypsy culture and the meaning of being an authentic Catalan rumbero. The book addresses the present and future of Catalan rumba, a genre facing the 21st century with numerous groups that have made it their own, yet remains immersed in an intense debate regarding the cultural mixing that defines it.
What is it about?
The book uses the life of Sicus Carbonell as a common thread, from his beginnings to the 20-year career of Sabor de Gràcia, to offer a profound look at Catalan rumba. It is not limited to the artist's biography, but instead becomes a collective analysis of the genre. The work gathers the opinions of 60 personalities from the worlds of music, anthropology, film, and journalism, offering a plural perspective on the identity, evolution, and debates surrounding rumba, especially concerning the blend of styles that characterizes it.
Main themes
- Artistic career of Sicus Carbonell and Sabor de Gràcia.
- Gypsy culture and its expression through music.
- Identity and evolution of Catalan rumba as a musical genre.
- The debate on musical hybridity and purity in popular music.
- Testimonials from musicians, anthropologists, filmmakers, and journalists on the rumba phenomenon.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at fans of Sabor de Gràcia and Catalan rumba in general, as well as readers interested in popular music, Gypsy culture, artist biographies, and debates on cultural identity and musical fusion. It will also be of great interest to those who want to understand the social and artistic context of the music scene in Barcelona and Catalonia.
What this book offers
- An intimate and detailed journey through the life of one of the benchmarks of Catalan rumba.
- A multifaceted vision of the genre, enriched by the contributions of 60 experts and professionals.
- Keys to understanding the current debate on hybridity and authenticity in music.
- Direct testimony of Gypsy culture and its influence on Catalan popular music.
Technical specifications
- Author: BELLMUNT, CINTA S.
- Publisher: COSSET·NIA
- Language: cat
- Subject: BIOGRAPHY: ART AND ENTERTAINMENT
- Collection: PERFILS
- Publication date: November 2011
- Number of pages: 160
- Weight: 350 g
Editorial review
This is a reference work for getting to know the figure of Sicus Carbonell and the state of Catalan rumba in depth on its 20th anniversary. The inclusion of numerous testimonies from different fields makes it a collective and rigorous document, beyond a simple biography. It is a recommended read for those seeking a contextualized and plural analysis of a musical genre in constant evolution.