Cómo ganarse la vida con la música

Bachata—a guitar-based romantic music that debuted in Santo Domingo’s urban shantytowns in the 1960s—is today one of the hottest Latin genres. Still, fans and musicians have not forgotten the social stigma the genre carried for decades. This book interweaves bachata’s history and development with the socio-political context of Dominican identity. The author argues that its early disfavor resulted from the political climate of its origins and ties between class and race, and proposes that its ultimate acceptance as a symbol of Dominican identity arose from its innovations, the growth...

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 crowds across North America, and in 2009, she was nominated for a record 11 Billboard Awards. Jenni Rivera: La Diva de la Banda is a photographic tribute to this beloved artist, featuring unique...

Prog rock is like a musical sponge, capable of absorbing, incorporating, and distilling an endless diversity of influences, ranging from psychedelic rock, blues, jazz, pop, electronic music, classical, and more in its work to topple stylistic barriers with new and daring sounds. This book serves as a rigorous guide to the genre.

Café Tacvba es considerada una de las mejores bandas de rock alternativo en Hispanoamérica. Su estilo único ha sabido combinar la tradición de la música popular mexicana con las nuevas tendencias, logrando permanecer en el gusto del público y la crítica por casi treinta años. En este libro, el experimentado periodista Enrique Blanc presenta cada una de las etapas de la banda en voz de sus integrantes. Entre anécdotas, recuerdos y reflexiones sobre la música, Café Tacvba. Bailando por nuestra cuenta nos revela el origen de un sonido que ha marcado a varias generaciones. En estas...