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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...

Copiously illustrated, this comprehensive examination delves into the history of rock, not only through the music, but also through social movements and historic circumstances, and constantly analyzes the evolution of vinyl cover design. Filled with the most iconic covers, this reference also offers information and trivia on their creators—the designers, illustrators, and photographers. Profusamente ilustrado, esta investigación comprensiva recorre la historia del rock, no solo a través de la música, sino también de los movimientos sociales o las circunstancias históricas, y en cada...

Historia actualizada, discografía, conciertos memorables e influencias de la banda que cambió la historia de la música en el siglo XX Si el blues es la madre de casi todas las canciones que suenan por la radio, los Stones son, hoy por hoy, el padre de todos esos artistas; un grupo de música que está presente, directa o indirectamente, en la vida de medio mundo. Historia, discografía y sus referentes blues, son precisamente los tres pilares que reciben la carga de esta guía con el fin de transmitirla al terreno de la comprensión: una puerta de entrada a los Stones en agradecimiento al...

Explores the history of hebrew music and the connection between music and the Bible, instruments, and mystical poetry, with a CD that contains 17 mystical songs.