Chicano Soul

Recordings and History of an American Culture

Ruben Molina

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Texas Tech Press,U.S.
30 September 2017

Soul & R 'n' B

In 2007, Ruben Molina published the first-ever history of Mexican-American soul and R&Bmusic in his book, Chicano Soul: Recordings and History of an American Culture. Ten yearslater, Chicano Soul remains an important and oft-referenced study of this vital but oftenoverlooked chapter of the greater American musical experience. Chicano soul music of the1950s and 1960s still reverberates today, both within Chicano communities and throughoutmany musical genres. Molina tells the story of the roots of Chicano soul, its evolution, and itsenduring cultural infl uence.

“Brown-eyed soul” music draws on 1950s era jazz, blues, jump blues, rock ‘n’ roll, Latinjazz, and traditional Mexican music such as ranchera, norteño, and conjunto music. With its rareand gorgeous photos, record scans, concert bills, and impressive discography (to say nothingof its rich oral histories/interviews), it is one of those rare works that speaks to both generaland academic audiences.

By: Ruben Molina
Imprint: Texas Tech Press,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 10th Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 480g
ISBN: 9780896729964
ISBN 10: 0896729966
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 30 September 2017
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

As a teen in the 1960s, Ruben Molina used to take a bus to Hollywood to shop for records, and his passion for vinyl never waned. As a dedicated community historian, Molina interviewed dozens of the artists whose music he loves. Much of Chicano soul music’s recent recognition and renaissance can be traced directly to Molina. He has deejayed with the Southern Soul Spinners crew since 2010.

Reviews for Chicano Soul: Recordings and History of an American Culture

"""The Chicano Soul book is not only a must read for music enthusiast and Chicano people, but is also essential in presenting an important part history and background of the bi-cultural upbringing of creative and talented musicians adapting to their past and their present, binding together a common and relatable way of life of living in America."" — FUSION Magazine"