My Music Is My Flag: Puerto Rican Musicians and Their New York Communities, 1917-1940 (Latinos in American Society and Culture) (Volume 3)
by Ruth Glasser
My Music Is My Flag explores how Puerto Rican musicians in New York from 1917 to 1940 used their art to build communities and express identity amid migration challenges. Part of the Latinos in American Society and Culture series, it illuminates the cultural dynamics of early 20th-century Latino life in the U.S., highlighting music's role in resilience and belonging.
About This Book
My Music Is My Flag examines the lives and artistic expressions of Puerto Rican musicians who migrated to New York between 1917 and 1940. It highlights how these artists used music to foster community ties and assert their cultural presence in a new urban landscape.
The book situates these musicians within the evolving Latino communities of the time, illustrating the interplay between migration, identity, and artistic innovation. Through historical analysis, it reveals the role of music in navigating social and cultural challenges faced by Puerto Ricans in America.
As part of the Latinos in American Society and Culture series, this volume provides insights into the broader patterns of Latino integration and cultural production during the early 20th century. It underscores the significance of music as a form of resistance and belonging.
Author Ruth Glasser draws on archival sources to document the musicians' contributions, offering a nuanced view of their impact on New York's cultural scene and the diasporic Puerto Rican experience.
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