Chorus: Sonic Politics of the Carnivalesque in Tragic Times

‘This fascinating and totally original book confirms Carlos Garrido Castellano’s standing as amongst the most ambitious and accomplished critics of contemporary Spain. Interdisciplinary in approach, his work is characterised by sophisticated but jargon-free theoretical approaches alongside painstaking archival and ethnographic research. This, alongside a refreshingly self-reflective approach to his own positionality, ensures that his work will retain its academic and ideological charge beyond the current political moment. Highly recommended.’ - Professor Duncan Wheeler, University of Leeds

‘This book provides a lucid and necessary intervention that destabilises hegemonic narratives on carnival, which are traditionally confined to male-centred popular discourses. Through a situated critical and feminist approach, the book does more than examining street experiences where women are occupying the spaces we want to enjoy. It also situates carnival as a vibrant political space, where meaning is always fought over and power resituated. Rethinking history from the margins, with critical joy and commitment is a form of feminist dissidence.’ - Susana Ginesta Gamethaza, specialist in equality politics and leading author of Cadiwoman carnival group

‘Debates on Cádiz Carnival reach full age: here you will find inverted values and minor literature, political and postcolonial criticism, feminism and animalism to get your hands (and even your ears) dirty.’ - Pedro G. Romero, visual artist, curator and researcher