Velocities

Un libro imprescindible sobre el flamenco con 28 entrevistas, tres diccionarios de autor, más de 100 fotografías y un CD con 20 temas que abarcan un siglo de cante y toque. Entrevistas con Chano Lobato, La Paquera de Jerez, José Menese, Carmen Linares, Pilar López, Antonio Gades, Mario Maya, Sara Baras, Paco de Lucía, Tomatito, Miquel Barceló, Javier Limón y dieciséis artistas más. Fotos de René Robert, Paco Manzano, João Pina, Jerónimo Navarrete, Pepe Lamarca y Colita, entre otros. ¿Cómo perciben los flamencos su tiempo, su arte, el mundo que los rodea? ¿De dónde viene su...

"Las vidas y obras de nuestras cantantes, compositoras guaracheras o vedettes a partir de sus testimonios"--Cover.

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...

Although the music of Spain is diverse, profound, colorful and deserving of recognition, a collection of nineteenth century Spanish songs has never been available to singers in the United States. Until now, Spain has been neglected in the study of music history. Collections of zarzuela arias have been published, but art song composed prior to Turina, Granados, Obradors, de Falla, and Rodrigo have remained in the archives of Spanish libraries. This fascinating anthology, a collection of 23 songs composed by a variety of Spanish composers born in the nineteenth century, provides an exciting...