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The endlessly energetic duo of Oriol Saña and Lluís Gómez have created a charming and informative account of the musical phenomenon we call bluegrass. Originally a quirky supercharged folk music played by about ten people, bluegrass music, with its Mozart-like formality and ferocious rhythmic zest, now describes an extended international family of related string band styles. Master fiddler Oriol and bluegrass banjoist Lluís, both acclaimed educators, present both the wide view and crucial details about this music in a clear, personable manner. Bravo! Includes access to online audio. El...

Cayetano (o Gaetano) Brunetti es uno de los compositores más importantes de la segunda mitad del siglo XVIII en España. Su obra comprende abundante música de cámara (sonatas para violín solo, dúos, tríos, cuartetos, quintetos, sextetos) y música sinfónica. Trabajó para las más importantes casas nobiliarias españolas (los duques de Osuna y los duques de Alba). Compuso sobre todo para el Príncipe de Asturias, futuro Carlos IV, siendo su maestro de violín, músico de su cámara y, finalmente, director de la orquesta de la Real Cámara. La sinfonía en la mayor L 311 fue compuesta...

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.

In his latest book, Greil Marcus, arguably the most influential music critic of all time, offers his most impassioned and intense essay yet. Steering clear of official history--encyclopedia entries, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions, classic success stories--Marcus brings to the forefront 10 essential songs that, for their influence and how they have resonated throughout the decades, have surpassed a milestone of pop music. This book includes brief biographies of the songs' writers and performers and captures the essence of each pop entry--everlasting yet at the same time fleeting....