Instruments of Empire : Filipino Musicians, Black Soldiers and Military Band Music...

... During US Colonization of the Philippines. The Philippine Constabulary Band, led by the African American Lt. Walter H. Loving, was a popular act during a time when beliefs and policies considered both Filipinos and African Americans to be uncivilized. This book tells the story of the band, based on the members' own voices. With an introduction, notes, bibliography, and index.

xiii, 280 p.; 23 cm.
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Language: English
ISBN: 1496835670
ISBN13: 9781496835673