Latin American Songs for the Piano

This is the exciting history of a musical genre that was born in Jamaica in the fifties and quickly captivated the world. Born under a specific social, political, and religious context, reggae was developed from the influence of musical styles such as calypso and blues. This book traces the origins of the genre and the characteristics of its unique culture. Esta es la apasionante historia de un género musical que nació en Jamaica en la década de los años cincuenta del pasado siglo y que en pocos años trasladó todo su poder y toda su fuerza al resto del mundo. Nacido al amparo de un...

Fifty black-and-white photos are included in this story of the band that was as trashy as last weeks garbage and as all-American as the eagle on their logo. "If there were a Punk Rock Hall of Fame . . . the Ramones would be the first inducted."--Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam.

The band Led Zeppelin was desirable, dark, and dangerous, and this perceptive reference answers questions about their many supposed habits, such as Did they really officiate black masses in their dressing room? Did they flirt with magic? and Did they practice ritual cannabalism? La banda Led Zeppelin era apetecible, oscura y peligrosa, y esta referencia perceptiva contesta preguntas sobre sus costumbres supuestas, como ¿De veras oficiaban misas negras en los camerinos? ¿Habían coqueteado con la magia? y ¿Practicaban el canibalismo ritual?

La música es un complemento indispensable de las imágenes, y, a menudo, se olvida. Este libro reivindica el papel de la música en el cine y destaca las principales aportaciones del lenguaje musical en el séptimo arte.