Annotated Bibliography
Cepeda, María Elena. 2010. Musical ImagiNation: U.S.-Colombian Identity and the Latin Music Boom. New York: New York University Press.
• This is a scholarly book which explores how music functions as an alternative way for U.S.-Colombians to define and express their identity. The image of Shakira as the “idealized transnational citizen” will serve as a strong foundation for my exploration into Shakira’s global appeal and image. In addition, this book will be essential as I build on the definition of a crossover artist.
Gontovnik, Gónica. 2010. "Tracking transnational Shakira on her way to conquer the world." Zona Próxima 13:142-155.
• This is a scholarly article from a Colombian journal that publishes research and …show more content…
The history of Latino music in the U.S. and its impact on Latino identity formation will serve as a crucial historical timeline with which to compare and understand Shakira’s musical journey and influences.
Salgado, Nadia Celis. 2008. "Las “verdades” de Shakira: corporalidad y caribeñidad en un fenómeno global." Aguaita 17-18:9-31.
• This is a scholarly article from a Colombian journal that publishes cultural and social research. This particular article will be a useful tool when analyzing the way in which Shakira simultaneously embodies multiple nationalities and identities while also maintaining an international image of a global citizen. This article will also help further my framing of Shakira as the world ambassador/global citizen.
Shakira. 1998. Ojos Así. In Dónde Están los Ladrones?: Columbia.
• This is Shakira’s fourth studio album, incorporating various pop and rock influences. The song Ojos Así will serve as an example of Shakira’s earlier musical work. In addition, it will provide insight into the start of her exploration of her various identities, specifically her Lebanese/Middle Eastern …show more content…
The song Addicted to You is of particular interest to me in the way it employs Spanglish, especially in comparison to Hips Don’t Lie. This song will also serve as a bookend example of Shakira’s linguistic and musical journey.
Storey, John. 2003. "Popular Culture as Global Culture." In Inventing Popular Culture: From Folklore to Globalization, 107-20. Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishing.
• This is a chapter from a scholarly book that explores the ways in which popular culture is transformed and consumed on a global scale. I will apply the key concepts of the chapter to Shakira in order to understand her widespread appeal and to underscore her role as a harbinger of global culture.
Susam-Sarajeva, Şebnem. 2008. "Translation and Music: Changing Perspectives, Frameworks and Significance." The Translator 14 (2):187-200. doi: 10.1080/13556509.2008.10799255.
• This is a scholarly article from a journal which publishes work on issues of translation and interpretation. I will use this article as a foundational piece when discussing translation and music, in general. I will later apply some of its key ideas and arguments to specific contexts related to Shakira and her
Cepeda, María Elena. 2010. Musical ImagiNation: U.S.-Colombian Identity and the Latin Music Boom. New York: New York University Press.
• This is a scholarly book which explores how music functions as an alternative way for U.S.-Colombians to define and express their identity. The image of Shakira as the “idealized transnational citizen” will serve as a strong foundation for my exploration into Shakira’s global appeal and image. In addition, this book will be essential as I build on the definition of a crossover artist.
Gontovnik, Gónica. 2010. "Tracking transnational Shakira on her way to conquer the world." Zona Próxima 13:142-155.
• This is a scholarly article from a Colombian journal that publishes research and …show more content…
The history of Latino music in the U.S. and its impact on Latino identity formation will serve as a crucial historical timeline with which to compare and understand Shakira’s musical journey and influences.
Salgado, Nadia Celis. 2008. "Las “verdades” de Shakira: corporalidad y caribeñidad en un fenómeno global." Aguaita 17-18:9-31.
• This is a scholarly article from a Colombian journal that publishes cultural and social research. This particular article will be a useful tool when analyzing the way in which Shakira simultaneously embodies multiple nationalities and identities while also maintaining an international image of a global citizen. This article will also help further my framing of Shakira as the world ambassador/global citizen.
Shakira. 1998. Ojos Así. In Dónde Están los Ladrones?: Columbia.
• This is Shakira’s fourth studio album, incorporating various pop and rock influences. The song Ojos Así will serve as an example of Shakira’s earlier musical work. In addition, it will provide insight into the start of her exploration of her various identities, specifically her Lebanese/Middle Eastern …show more content…
The song Addicted to You is of particular interest to me in the way it employs Spanglish, especially in comparison to Hips Don’t Lie. This song will also serve as a bookend example of Shakira’s linguistic and musical journey.
Storey, John. 2003. "Popular Culture as Global Culture." In Inventing Popular Culture: From Folklore to Globalization, 107-20. Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishing.
• This is a chapter from a scholarly book that explores the ways in which popular culture is transformed and consumed on a global scale. I will apply the key concepts of the chapter to Shakira in order to understand her widespread appeal and to underscore her role as a harbinger of global culture.
Susam-Sarajeva, Şebnem. 2008. "Translation and Music: Changing Perspectives, Frameworks and Significance." The Translator 14 (2):187-200. doi: 10.1080/13556509.2008.10799255.
• This is a scholarly article from a journal which publishes work on issues of translation and interpretation. I will use this article as a foundational piece when discussing translation and music, in general. I will later apply some of its key ideas and arguments to specific contexts related to Shakira and her