América Latina en su música

"Brief study describes traditional instruments of indigenous and creole derivation; includes drawings, pictures, and photographs"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

En el presente número de la colección “Música escénica” continuamos con la edición de la música escénica de Sebastián Durón, publicando la zarzuela parcialmente cantada Las nuevas armas de Amor. La obra quizá se estrenó en la corte madrileña hacia 1702-1703, volviéndose a representar en el corral del Príncipe en 1711 y, más tarde, en teatros de Lisboa en 1721 y 1724. Las nuevas armas de Amor se trata de la primera colaboración que conocemos entre Sebastián Durón y José de Cañizares. La zarzuela destaca por incorporar de manera decidida los principios dramatúrgicos...

Since it was first published in 1975, Mystery Train has cemented itself in the canon of great rock literature, offering one of the most astute, fascinating visions of the genre. Greil Marcus traces the emotional landscape and zeitgeist of an entire continent through the lens of the music of six of the most influential bands and musicians: from the pioneering Harmonica Frank to the tortured universe of blues singer Robert Johnson; from The Band and their dream to create a community grounded in rootlessness to the chaotic friction of Sly and the Family Stone; and from Randy Newman’s struggle...

This book approaches bongo playing in a very user-friendly way. It is a must for all students who wish to learn the basic styles, patterns, and techniques from world-renowned artist/teacher Richie Gajate-Garcia. This package contains two CDs with Richie performing all the exercises and includes play-along tracks to practice with. Styles include Cuban, Puerto Rican, Dominican, pop/rock, funk, and R&B, along with a section on school jazz band use. This is a complete study of the bongo drum and should be fun for all who use it. Also includes an in-depth study of all basic hand percussion...