Musicology and Sister Disciplines

A fundamental guide to understanding rap in all its complexities by one of the most relevant writers of the 20th century and his lucid college friend. This provocative and entertaining essay collection attempts to scrutinize the genre through the lens of sociology, economics, philosophy, and law by means of a back-and-forth exchange between the authors. A fundamental guide to understanding rap in all its complexities by one of the most relevant writers of the 20th century and his lucid college friend. This provocative and entertaining essay collection attempts to scrutinize the genre through...

Con ingenio y ternura, Wynton Marsalis nos muestra cómo una verdadera comprensión del jazz, equilibrio perfecto en el escenario entre la expresión artística individual y el sacrificio por el bien común, puede enriquecer todos los aspectos de nuestra vida, desde los más íntimos hasta los empresariales, en las aulas escolares y en los ayuntamientos. A través de las páginas de este libro Marsalis nos ayuda a entender el siempre cambiante sentimiento del blues; nos revela los secretos que implica tocar y escuchar música y nos transmite la sabiduría adquirida a través de los años...

This unique book states reasons for the belief that there was a cultural regression after 1898, but represents evidence that Puerto Rico retained both its Hispanic character and culture.

Learn to play rock leads in the style of guitar greats like Page, Hendrix, Clapton, Van Halen, Angus Young, Slash, Cantrell, and more! This handy guide covers scales and modes, articulations, speed exercises, rock licks, alternate picking, key changes, and more!