Instruments of Empire: Filipino Musicians, Black Soldiers, and Military Band Music during US Colonization of the Philippines by Mary Talusan is the first book-length study of the historic Philippine Constabulary Band, a military band (and, in their later years, an orchestra) led by African American US military officer and bandleader Lt. Walter H. Loving. Through close readings of archival documents, oral histories and interviews, secondary sources, and reimaginings of prior performances, Talusan brings music - its performers and performances - to the forefront. 

Publisher:
University Press of Mississippi, USA

Publication:
2021

Format:
Softcover / 9 x 6 inches / 280 pages / BW

Language:
English

ISBN: 978-1-4968-3567-3