Rockin' Las Américas

A great reference work for jazz-lovers, this book offers a detailed exploration of its origins, great figures, and stylistic variations, all without sacrificing rigorous analysis of musical structures, technique, and variations. This is an indispensable book for both the newly curious and established professionals looking to broaden their knowledge.

En 1988, Estados Unidos vivía el último año del gobierno de Ronald Reagan, que se había caracterizado por una profundización en las políticas conservadoras y por una mayor influencia de la derecha fundamentalista cristiana. Durante su mandato, la industria cultural también había sucumbido a estas dinámicas mediante un mayor y más sistemático ejercicio de la censura artística. La música rock fue el blanco preferido de los ataques de los sectores conservadores del país. Ante esta situación, el músico de rock Frank Zappa inició una gira de conciertos en los que animaba a los...

Vincente Emilio Sojo is one of the most influential composers in Venezuelas history. He was not only a composer, but also a senator in the government. He composed many well-known works, and was one of the best music teachers of his time. These two Venezuelan dances have been transcribed for guitar by Alirio Diaz in standard notation only. The original version of Quirpa Guatirena for piano and voice is also included. Text is in English, Spanish, and French.

From its origins in Ragtime and Blues, the passionate life and main themes of the greatest singers and musicians, this book discusses the history of one of America's greatest inventions, with chapters ranging from its historical beginnings to jazz in films.