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The Flamenco/Classical Guitar Tradition

A Technical Guitar Method and Introduction to Music

by Juan Serrano ...

This beginning guitar method was written for aspiring classical and flamenco guitarists who want to improve their technical and sightreading skills. Music from the Spanish tradition—such as Romanza, Pica-Pica, El Vito, Café de Chinitas, Perfidia, and La Virgen de la Macarena—plus flamenco studies by Juan Serrano provide a technical and musical foundation that improves facility in playing scales ... Read more

$24.99 USD

This beginning guitar method was written for aspiring classical and flamenco guitarists who want to improve their technical and sightreading skills. Music from the Spanish tradition—such as Romanza, Pica-Pica, El Vito, Café de Chinitas, Perfidia, and La Virgen de la Macarena—plus flamenco studies by Juan Serrano provide a technical and musical foundation that improves facility in playing scales
... Read more
Yo

by Ricky Martin ...

El artista Ricky Martin quien ha vendido mas de 60 millones de albumes en todo el mundo habla por primera vez sobre su infancia, sus comienzos musicales en el grupo Menudo, su busqueda de identidad durante el fenomeno de "Livin La Vida Loca", la aceptacion de su sexualidad, las relaciones en las que descubrio el amor y las decisiones que cambiaron su vida como el convertirse en padre y su ... Read more

$4.99 USD

El artista Ricky Martin quien ha vendido mas de 60 millones de albumes en todo el mundo habla por primera vez sobre su infancia, sus comienzos musicales en el grupo Menudo, su busqueda de identidad durante el fenomeno de "Livin La Vida Loca", la aceptacion de su sexualidad, las relaciones en las que descubrio el amor y las decisiones que cambiaron su vida como el convertirse en padre y su
... Read more
My Christmas Number One

The perfect uplifting festive romance

by Leonie Mack ...

The perfect uplifting festive romance to find under the tree this Christmas!There’s nothing quite like a Christmas love story, to get you in the mood for celebrating…Cara doesn’t do sexy and she only does ‘Happy Christmas’ under duress. She is, after all, a serious musician, and her stubborn streak is born from her struggle to recover from a serious injury.Javi lives for escapist fun - in his ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The perfect uplifting festive romance to find under the tree this Christmas!There’s nothing quite like a Christmas love story, to get you in the mood for celebrating…Cara doesn’t do sexy and she only does ‘Happy Christmas’ under duress. She is, after all, a serious musician, and her stubborn streak is born from her struggle to recover from a serious injury.Javi lives for escapist fun - in his
... Read more
Perreo, una revolución

by Cazzu ...

Cazzu es una de las traperas más importantes de Latinoamérica. No es casual que la llamen La Jefa. No es casual que su perreo moleste a muchos, interpele a tantas, y no deje indiferente a nadie.Durante años, Cazzu se enfrentó a una pregunta: "¿Cómo se siente tener éxito en un género musical tan machista?". Y como le ocurre a casi cualquier mujer virtuosa y con notoriedad, le pidieron que diera ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Cazzu es una de las traperas más importantes de Latinoamérica. No es casual que la llamen La Jefa. No es casual que su perreo moleste a muchos, interpele a tantas, y no deje indiferente a nadie.Durante años, Cazzu se enfrentó a una pregunta: "¿Cómo se siente tener éxito en un género musical tan machista?". Y como le ocurre a casi cualquier mujer virtuosa y con notoriedad, le pidieron que diera
... Read more
And the Roots of Rhythm Remain

by Joe Boyd ...

Series Book 6 - ZE Series
From the legendary producer of Pink Floyd, Nick Drake, REM, and Taj Mahal and author of White Bicycles: Making Music in the 1960s comes a riveting, world-spanning tour of the artists, histories, controversies, and collaborations that shaped global music.When Paul Simon first heard the Zulu accordion flourish that would open his multi-platinum album Graceland, he told Joe Boyd that it seemed to ... Read more

$17.99 USD

From the legendary producer of Pink Floyd, Nick Drake, REM, and Taj Mahal and author of White Bicycles: Making Music in the 1960s comes a riveting, world-spanning tour of the artists, histories, controversies, and collaborations that shaped global music.When Paul Simon first heard the Zulu accordion flourish that would open his multi-platinum album Graceland, he told Joe Boyd that it seemed to
... Read more
Flamenco - All You Wanted To Know

by Emma Martinez ...

This landmark historical text delivers the goods promised in its title. It does not address flamenco dance whatsoever, focusing instead on flamenco song forms with a special chapter devoted to the role of the guitar. Includes Spanish lyrics for dozens of flamenco songs along with English translations and interpretive notes, a glossary of flamenco terminology, plus a recommended bibliography and ... Read more

$19.99 USD

This landmark historical text delivers the goods promised in its title. It does not address flamenco dance whatsoever, focusing instead on flamenco song forms with a special chapter devoted to the role of the guitar. Includes Spanish lyrics for dozens of flamenco songs along with English translations and interpretive notes, a glossary of flamenco terminology, plus a recommended bibliography and
... Read more
Tumbaos de merengue para piano

by Rafael Emilio Rodriguez ...

Este Libro es con la intención de ayudar a las personas que quieren aprender a tocar merengue en el piano de manera fácil y profesional, teniendo en cuenta que el ritmo merengue se puede tocar de oídos, solo con los acordes, inversiones y cadencias. ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Este Libro es con la intención de ayudar a las personas que quieren aprender a tocar merengue en el piano de manera fácil y profesional, teniendo en cuenta que el ritmo merengue se puede tocar de oídos, solo con los acordes, inversiones y cadencias.
... Read more
Tex-Mex Conjunto Classics for Accordion

for Diatonic or Piano Accordion

by Gary Dahl ...

Mel Bay Publications, Inc. in conjunction with Arhoolie Productions, Inc. presents this sampler collection of 15 hits by early Tejano artists for diatonic or piano accordion. ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Mel Bay Publications, Inc. in conjunction with Arhoolie Productions, Inc. presents this sampler collection of 15 hits by early Tejano artists for diatonic or piano accordion.
... Read more
The Meaning Of Tango

The Story of the Argentinian Dance

by Christine Denniston ...

From the backstreets of Buenos Aires to Parisian high society, this is the extraordinary story of the dance that captivated the world – a tale of politics and passion, immigration and romance. The Tango was the cornerstone of Argentine culture, and has lasted for more than a hundred years, popular today in America, Japan and Europe.'The Meaning of Tango' traces the roots of this captivating dance, ... Read more

$7.99 USD

From the backstreets of Buenos Aires to Parisian high society, this is the extraordinary story of the dance that captivated the world – a tale of politics and passion, immigration and romance. The Tango was the cornerstone of Argentine culture, and has lasted for more than a hundred years, popular today in America, Japan and Europe.'The Meaning of Tango' traces the roots of this captivating dance,
... Read more
Essential Flamenco Guitar: Volume 1

by Juan Martin ...

This book and accompanying video provide a thorough introduction to flamenco guitar. What are the essential elements and techniques of flamenco guitar playing? How does one capture the real essence of authentic flamenco guitar? These are questions that Juan Martin, celebrated virtuoso flamenco guitarist and teacher, addresses in this first book of a projected three-volume series. The method is ... Read more

$34.99 USD

This book and accompanying video provide a thorough introduction to flamenco guitar. What are the essential elements and techniques of flamenco guitar playing? How does one capture the real essence of authentic flamenco guitar? These are questions that Juan Martin, celebrated virtuoso flamenco guitarist and teacher, addresses in this first book of a projected three-volume series. The method is
... Read more
Vihuela Chord Dictionary

by Jose Guadalupe Alfaro ...

A dedicated vihuela chord book, in English and Spanish, with over 300 chords for the vihuela. Chords are presented in easy to read and understand chord diagrams. Exact fingerings are shown for each diagram. Chords shown include major, minor, 7, min7, maj7, b5, sus4, aug, dim, 6, m6, 6/9, m7b5, 11, 13 and many more. Mel BayΓÇÖs Vihuela Chord Book is one of the most comprehensive on the market, ... Read more

$12.99 USD

A dedicated vihuela chord book, in English and Spanish, with over 300 chords for the vihuela. Chords are presented in easy to read and understand chord diagrams. Exact fingerings are shown for each diagram. Chords shown include major, minor, 7, min7, maj7, b5, sus4, aug, dim, 6, m6, 6/9, m7b5, 11, 13 and many more. Mel BayΓÇÖs Vihuela Chord Book is one of the most comprehensive on the market,
... Read more
Illustrated Handbook of Salsa Dance Patterns

by Marisol Enchufa ...

Series Book 2 - Handbook of Salsa Dance
This Handbook provides a breakdown of common positions, holds, turns, and patterns. It contains 36 dance positions, 51 dance patterns, 184 illustrations, 12 dance pattern combinations, and a curated list of links to 83 free online lessons. Each position is illustrated from multiple angles.Are you a beginner or intermediate level salsa dance enthusiast? Do you want to expand your repertoire of ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This Handbook provides a breakdown of common positions, holds, turns, and patterns. It contains 36 dance positions, 51 dance patterns, 184 illustrations, 12 dance pattern combinations, and a curated list of links to 83 free online lessons. Each position is illustrated from multiple angles.Are you a beginner or intermediate level salsa dance enthusiast? Do you want to expand your repertoire of
... Read more
Jenni Rivera

La Diva de la Banda

by Michael Puente ...

When a tragic plane crash took the life of singer and actress Jenni Rivera on December 9, 2012, the world lost an artist whose talents transcended borders and even languages. One of this generation's most beloved singers, Rivera achieved 15 platinum and 5 double platinum records while selling more than 15 million albums total. Popular in both the United States and Mexico, Rivera played to sold-out ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

When a tragic plane crash took the life of singer and actress Jenni Rivera on December 9, 2012, the world lost an artist whose talents transcended borders and even languages. One of this generation's most beloved singers, Rivera achieved 15 platinum and 5 double platinum records while selling more than 15 million albums total. Popular in both the United States and Mexico, Rivera played to sold-out
... Read more
Recorder Songbook - 18 Tango, Salsa & more for Soprano or Tenor Recorder

+ Sounds Online

by Reynhard Boegl ...

Songbook with 18 Tangos, Salsas and more songs from related genres - simply notated for the Soprano or Tenor Recorder with baroque fingering.Each tone of the melodie is shown with fingering images for the recorder, these are placed under the classical music notation.The sounds of the songs are available online in a sound player with adjustable playback speed.Videos explain how to read... ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Songbook with 18 Tangos, Salsas and more songs from related genres - simply notated for the Soprano or Tenor Recorder with baroque fingering.Each tone of the melodie is shown with fingering images for the recorder, these are placed under the classical music notation.The sounds of the songs are available online in a sound player with adjustable playback speed.Videos explain how to read...
... Read more
Flamenco Music

History, Forms, Culture

by Peter Manuel ...

An expert explains and analyzes the beloved art formAn iconic symbol of Spain, flamenco has become a global phenomenon. Peter Manuel offers English-language readers a rare portrait of the music’s history, styles, and cultural impact. Beginning with flamenco’s Moorish and Roma influences, Manuel follows the music’s evolution through its consolidation in the mid-1800s and on to the vibrant ... Read more

$14.39 USD

An expert explains and analyzes the beloved art formAn iconic symbol of Spain, flamenco has become a global phenomenon. Peter Manuel offers English-language readers a rare portrait of the music’s history, styles, and cultural impact. Beginning with flamenco’s Moorish and Roma influences, Manuel follows the music’s evolution through its consolidation in the mid-1800s and on to the vibrant
... Read more
Pensar la música desde América Latina: Problemas e interrogantes

Problemas e Interrogantes

by Juan Pablo González ...

La música latinoamericana es apasionada y rítmica, pero también triste y reflexiva. En este libro, el musicólogo Juan Pablo González busca articular un pensamiento desde lo que nos ofrece la música, los músicos, las audiencias y las industrias culturales en América Latina. Un pensamiento que permita acercarse a América Latina desde dentro, desde sus venas cerradas, desde aquellas que marcan su ... Read more

$8.99 USD

La música latinoamericana es apasionada y rítmica, pero también triste y reflexiva. En este libro, el musicólogo Juan Pablo González busca articular un pensamiento desde lo que nos ofrece la música, los músicos, las audiencias y las industrias culturales en América Latina. Un pensamiento que permita acercarse a América Latina desde dentro, desde sus venas cerradas, desde aquellas que marcan su
... Read more
The Art of Cuban Percussion / El Arte de la Percusión Cubana

Introduction to the study of Cuban music / introducción al estudio de la música Cubana

by René J. Vergara, Jonas Baltensweiler, Alejandro Mayor, Fernando Ortiz, Cyrill Schläpfer ...

The most complete collection of easy-understanding didacticmaterial for the profound study of the rhythms of Cuban and Afro-Cuban percussion. (bilingual edition English - Español)Método didáctico más sencillo y práctico para el aprendizaje de los ritmos de la percusión cubana y afrocubana. (edición bilingüe Español - English)The book covers the following Cuban and Afro-Cuban rhythmsThe popular ... Read more

$16.99 USD

The most complete collection of easy-understanding didacticmaterial for the profound study of the rhythms of Cuban and Afro-Cuban percussion. (bilingual edition English - Español)Método didáctico más sencillo y práctico para el aprendizaje de los ritmos de la percusión cubana y afrocubana. (edición bilingüe Español - English)The book covers the following Cuban and Afro-Cuban rhythmsThe popular
... Read more
The Invention of Latin American Music

A Transnational History

by Pablo Palomino ...

Series series Currents in Latin American and Iberian Music
The ethnically and geographically heterogeneous countries that comprise Latin America have each produced music in unique styles and genres - but how and why have these disparate musical streams come to fall under the single category of "Latin American music"? Reconstructing how this category came to be, author Pablo Palomino tells the dynamic history of the modernization of musical practices in ... Read more

$34.19 USD

The ethnically and geographically heterogeneous countries that comprise Latin America have each produced music in unique styles and genres - but how and why have these disparate musical streams come to fall under the single category of "Latin American music"? Reconstructing how this category came to be, author Pablo Palomino tells the dynamic history of the modernization of musical practices in
... Read more
Cumbia!

Scenes of a Migrant Latin American Music Genre

Edited by Pablo Vila, Héctor Fernández L'Hoeste ...

Cumbia is a musical form that originated in northern Colombia and then spread throughout Latin America and wherever Latin Americans travel and settle. It has become one of the most popular musical genre in the Americas. Its popularity is largely due to its stylistic flexibility. Cumbia absorbs and mixes with the local musical styles it encounters. Known for its appeal to workers, the music takes ... Read more

$25.19 USD

Cumbia is a musical form that originated in northern Colombia and then spread throughout Latin America and wherever Latin Americans travel and settle. It has become one of the most popular musical genre in the Americas. Its popularity is largely due to its stylistic flexibility. Cumbia absorbs and mixes with the local musical styles it encounters. Known for its appeal to workers, the music takes
... Read more
Mambo Kingdon: Latin Music in New York

by Max Salazar ...

Shortly after Puerto Ricans were granted U.S. citizenship in 1917, they began moving into an uptown Manhattan neighborhood that would become known as "Spanish Harlem." By 1930, Afro-Cuban music had gained a firm foothold in the city, setting the stage for the mambo, boogaloo, salsa and Latin-jazz scenes that followed. In this collection of profiles and essays, Max Salazar, perhaps the most eminent ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Shortly after Puerto Ricans were granted U.S. citizenship in 1917, they began moving into an uptown Manhattan neighborhood that would become known as "Spanish Harlem." By 1930, Afro-Cuban music had gained a firm foothold in the city, setting the stage for the mambo, boogaloo, salsa and Latin-jazz scenes that followed. In this collection of profiles and essays, Max Salazar, perhaps the most eminent
... Read more
Cortijo's Wake / El entierro de Cortijo

by Edgardo Rodríguez Juliá ...

Translated by Juan Flores ...

A bilingual edition of a renowned work of Puerto Rican literature, Cortijo’s Wake/El entierro de Cortijo is novelist Edgardo Rodríguez Juliá’s vivid description of the funeral of legendary Puerto Rican musician Rafael Cortijo. El entierro de Cortijo became an immediate bestseller following its original publication in Puerto Rico in 1983. An unparalleled Afro-Puerto Rican percussionist and ... Read more

$25.19 USD

A bilingual edition of a renowned work of Puerto Rican literature, Cortijo’s Wake/El entierro de Cortijo is novelist Edgardo Rodríguez Juliá’s vivid description of the funeral of legendary Puerto Rican musician Rafael Cortijo. El entierro de Cortijo became an immediate bestseller following its original publication in Puerto Rico in 1983. An unparalleled Afro-Puerto Rican percussionist and
... Read more
20 Flamenco Guitar Etudes

by Yago Santos ...

Classic and flamenco guitarists alike will benefit from these etudes as they bridge the gap between traditional mechanical studies and engaging practice and concert material. Although relatively short in duration, a few of these etudes could be combined in a medley to form an effective suite or set. In addition, fourteen of the twenty etudes are provided with chord accompaniment for harmonic ... Read more

$22.99 USD

Classic and flamenco guitarists alike will benefit from these etudes as they bridge the gap between traditional mechanical studies and engaging practice and concert material. Although relatively short in duration, a few of these etudes could be combined in a medley to form an effective suite or set. In addition, fourteen of the twenty etudes are provided with chord accompaniment for harmonic
... Read more
Panpipes & Ponchos

Musical Folklorization and the Rise of the Andean Conjunto Tradition in La Paz, Bolivia

by Fernando Rios ...

Series series Currents in Latin American and Iberian Music
Melodious panpipes and kena flutes. The shimmering strums of a charango. Poncho-clad musicians playing "El Cóndor Pasa" at subway stops or street corners while selling their recordings. These sounds and images no doubt come to mind for many "world music" fans when they recall their early encounters with Andean music groups. Ensembles of this type — known as "Andean conjuntos" or "pan-Andean bands" ... Read more

$35.09 USD

Melodious panpipes and kena flutes. The shimmering strums of a charango. Poncho-clad musicians playing "El Cóndor Pasa" at subway stops or street corners while selling their recordings. These sounds and images no doubt come to mind for many "world music" fans when they recall their early encounters with Andean music groups. Ensembles of this type — known as "Andean conjuntos" or "pan-Andean bands"
... Read more
Latin Jazz

The Other Jazz

by Christopher Washburne ...

Series series Currents in Latin American and Iberian Music
Jazz has always been a genre built on the blending of disparate musical cultures. Latin jazz illustrates this perhaps better than any other style in this rich tradition, yet its cultural heritage has been all but erased from narratives of jazz history. Told from the perspective of a long-time jazz insider, Latin Jazz: The Other Jazz corrects the record, providing a historical account that embraces ... Read more

$26.59 USD

Jazz has always been a genre built on the blending of disparate musical cultures. Latin jazz illustrates this perhaps better than any other style in this rich tradition, yet its cultural heritage has been all but erased from narratives of jazz history. Told from the perspective of a long-time jazz insider, Latin Jazz: The Other Jazz corrects the record, providing a historical account that embraces
... Read more

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