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Book MAMBO  A Conversation With The Gods

Download or read book MAMBO A Conversation With The Gods written by HCJ Studios and published by Halli Casser-Jayne. This book was released on 2008 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Conversation with the Gods

    Book Details:
  • Author : Tito Aguilar
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2015-11-23
  • ISBN : 9781519497536
  • Pages : 124 pages

Download or read book Conversation with the Gods written by Tito Aguilar and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-11-23 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Mambo is a musical form and dance style that developed originally in Cuba, with further significant developments by Cuban and Puerto Rican musicians in Mexico and the USA. The word "mambo" means "conversation with the gods" in Kikongo, the language spoken by Central African slaves taken to Cuba." Join Tito Aguilar & Alandra Martinez, two mambo enthusiasts & historians, as they provide an excellent overview of all things Mambo. Covering the history, derivative genres, key figures, important albums & much, much more. This edition serves as an excellent reference source.

Book Under the Mambo Moon

Download or read book Under the Mambo Moon written by Julia Durango and published by Charlesbridge Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On summer nights Marisol helps out in Papi's music store. As customers come and go, they share memories of the Latin music and dance of their various homelands, expressed in a dazzling array of poetry. The diversity of Latin American music is brought to life in poems that swivel, sway, and sizzle with the rhythms of merengue, vallenatos, salsa, and samba. Back matter includes a map, author's note, and further information about the musical heritage of Latin America.

Book Latin Dance

    Book Details:
  • Author : Elizabeth Drake-Boyt
  • Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
  • Release : 2011-02-02
  • ISBN : 0313376093
  • Pages : 184 pages

Download or read book Latin Dance written by Elizabeth Drake-Boyt and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-02-02 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title in the American Dance Floor series provides an overview of the origins, development, and current status of Latin social dancing in the United States. Latin dance and music have had a widespread influence upon the development of other social dance and music styles in the United States. As a result, Latin dance styles are among the most important dance forms in America. Latin Dance addresses every major style of Latin dance, describing the basic steps that characterize it as well as its rhythmic pace and time signature, and examining its development from European, African, and Amerindian influences. The author explains the range of styles and expression to be found in Latin dances primarily within the context of couples social dancing, the popularity of salsa today, and the broader social meanings and implications of their multicultural origins from the 1600s to the present. The historic connection between exhibition Latin dance and American modern dance through vaudeville is explained as well.

Book Music Fundamentals

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sumy Takesue
  • Publisher : Routledge
  • Release : 2017-09-22
  • ISBN : 1317225481
  • Pages : 532 pages

Download or read book Music Fundamentals written by Sumy Takesue and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-22 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Music Fundamentals: A Balanced Approach, Third Edition combines a textbook and integrated workbook with an interactive website for those who want to learn the basics of reading music. Intended for students with little or no prior knowledge of music theory, it offers a patient approach to understanding and mastering the building blocks of musical practice and structure. Musical examples range from Elvis Presley songs to Filipino ballads to Beethoven symphonies, offering a balanced mixture of global, classical, and popular music. The new edition includes: Additional vocabulary features and review exercises Additional musical selections and 1-, 2-, or 3-hand rhythmic exercises The addition of guitar tablature A revised text design that more clearly designates the different types of exercises and makes the Workbook pages easier to write on An improved companion website with added mobile functionality The author’s balanced approach to beginning music theory engages student interest while demonstrating how music theory concepts apply not only to the Western classical canon but also to popular and world music. With the beginner student in mind, Music Fundamentals: A Balanced Approach, Third Edition is a comprehensive text for understanding the foundations of music theory.

Book Music of the Postwar Era

    Book Details:
  • Author : Don Tyler
  • Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
  • Release : 2007-11-30
  • ISBN : 0313341923
  • Pages : 301 pages

Download or read book Music of the Postwar Era written by Don Tyler and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2007-11-30 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the end of WWII, themes in music shifted from soldiers' experiences at war to coming home, marrying their sweethearts, and returning to civilian life. The music itself also shifted, with crooners such as Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra replacing the Big Bands of years past. Country music, jazz, and gospel continued to evolve, and rhythm and blues and the new rock and roll were also popular during this time. Music is not created without being influenced by the political events and societal changes of its time, and the Music of the Postwar Era is no exception. *includes combined musical charts for the years 1945-1959 *approximately 20 black and white images of the singers and musicians who represent the era's music

Book African American   Latino Relations in the 21st Century

Download or read book African American Latino Relations in the 21st Century written by Karen Juanita Carrillo and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2017-05-24 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This provocative look at the connections—and conflicts—between Latinos and African Americans in the United States assesses the challenges facing both groups as they strive to achieve the American dream. Latino and African American communities in the United States share neighborhoods, similar family values, and many of the same challenges faced by minorities, yet are often at odds about their distinctive cultures and position in society. This book looks at the social and political history of both groups, pointing out their differences and similarities, and exploring their perceived role in America's social strata. Author Karen Juanita Carrillo delves into the often-controversial issues that have undermined Afro-Latino race relations in this country, including how the war on poverty led to competition and animosity, how the legacy of slavery bears on their relationship, and how prejudices among new immigrants inflame existing tensions. The book features a multitude of views and perspectives on what it means to be American for Latino and African American populations. Its extensive discussion of immigrant groups includes those arriving from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Colombia, Honduras, Ecuador and Peru.

Book The Music Sound

    Book Details:
  • Author : Nicolae Sfetcu
  • Publisher : Nicolae Sfetcu
  • Release : 2014-05-07
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 6042 pages

Download or read book The Music Sound written by Nicolae Sfetcu and published by Nicolae Sfetcu. This book was released on 2014-05-07 with total page 6042 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide for music: compositions, events, forms, genres, groups, history, industry, instruments, language, live music, musicians, songs, musicology, techniques, terminology , theory, music video. Music is a human activity which involves structured and audible sounds, which is used for artistic or aesthetic, entertainment, or ceremonial purposes. The traditional or classical European aspects of music often listed are those elements given primacy in European-influenced classical music: melody, harmony, rhythm, tone color/timbre, and form. A more comprehensive list is given by stating the aspects of sound: pitch, timbre, loudness, and duration. Common terms used to discuss particular pieces include melody, which is a succession of notes heard as some sort of unit; chord, which is a simultaneity of notes heard as some sort of unit; chord progression, which is a succession of chords (simultaneity succession); harmony, which is the relationship between two or more pitches; counterpoint, which is the simultaneity and organization of different melodies; and rhythm, which is the organization of the durational aspects of music.

Book Encyclopedia of Latino Culture  3 volumes

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Latino Culture 3 volumes written by Charles M. Tatum and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-11-26 with total page 1465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This three-volume encyclopedia describes and explains the variety and commonalities in Latina/o culture, providing comprehensive coverage of a variety of Latina/o cultural forms—popular culture, folk culture, rites of passages, and many other forms of shared expression. In the last decade, the Latina/o population has established itself as the fastest growing ethnic group within the United States, and constitutes one of the largest minority groups in the nation. While the different Latina/o groups do have cultural commonalities, there are also many differences among them. This important work examines the historical, regional, and ethnic/racial diversity within specific traditions in rich detail, providing an accurate and comprehensive treatment of what constitutes "the Latino experience" in America. The entries in this three-volume set provide accessible, in-depth information on a wide range of topics, covering cultural traditions including food; art, film, music, and literature; secular and religious celebrations; and religious beliefs and practices. Readers will gain an appreciation for the historical, regional, and ethnic/racial diversity within specific Latina/o traditions. Accompanying sidebars and "spotlight" biographies serve to highlight specific cultural differences and key individuals.

Book Cuba for the Misinformed

Download or read book Cuba for the Misinformed written by Mick Winter and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 50 years, the U.S. government and news media have misrepresented the truth about Cuba. This book brings together a fascinating array of fats and anecdotes about Cuba, its government,its people, and the actions the United States has taken against the ell-being of those people. Presented in an encyclopedic format.

Book M  sica Latina para Dos  Book 3

Download or read book M sica Latina para Dos Book 3 written by Wynn-Anne Rossi and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2015-01-26 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Música Latina para Dos series by Wynn-Anne Rossi introduces students to the rhythms, styles, and musical characteristics of Latin American music. Each duet includes a short rhythm exercise to prepare students for the rhythm patterns featured in the piece, as well as a brief description to spark the performers' imaginations. The captivating rhythms and musical variety found in these duets will provide students with the opportunity to discover and celebrate Latin music---Música Latina. Book 3 contains duets written for students at the intermediate level. Titles: * Viaje al Salto Ángel * Nova bossa nova * Volcán Santa María * Una rumba en mi corazón * Celebración mambo

Book M  sica Latina  Book 4

    Book Details:
  • Author : Wynn-Anne Rossi
  • Publisher : Alfred Music
  • Release : 2015-02-23
  • ISBN : 147062883X
  • Pages : 26 pages

Download or read book M sica Latina Book 4 written by Wynn-Anne Rossi and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2015-02-23 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Música Latina series, students experience the rhythms, styles, and musical characteristics of Latin American music. Each piece begins with a short rhythm exercise that prepares students for the rhythm patterns featured in the piece. A brief description of each title helps spark the imagination of the performer. Book 4 is written for late intermediate-level piano students. Titles: * Bosque nuboso * El mercado del puerto * Mambo para un mundo nuevo * Rumba medianoche * Trem para Paranaguá * Vals de un día Ilovioso

Book Listening to Fellini

    Book Details:
  • Author : M. Thomas Van Order
  • Publisher : Associated University Presse
  • Release : 2009
  • ISBN : 9780838641750
  • Pages : 288 pages

Download or read book Listening to Fellini written by M. Thomas Van Order and published by Associated University Presse. This book was released on 2009 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The editing of music in Fellini's first films represents an entirely new approach to cinematic sound. The sophistication and complexity of Fellini's soundtracks far surpasses the neorealist models that are often assumed to form the practical foundation of Fellini's earliest works, and an analysis of the editing of music in these films reveals extraordinary innovation in the pairing of music and visual image."--BOOK JACKET.

Book The Complete Idiot s Guide Music Dictionary

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide Music Dictionary written by Stanford Felix and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-07-06 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A musician's vocabulary needs more than Do, Re, Mi... Written in clear, concise, easy-to-understand language, The Complete Idiot's Guide® Music Dictionary covers a multitude of musical aspects indispensable to any musician. Author and music professor Stanford Felix has compiled the most commonly found terms and explains them in a way that even the most novice musician can comprehend. • The only dictionary geared toward the beginner musician • Gives clear, concise definitions of terms, theories, and instruments, as well as important works, musicians, and composers

Book The Essential Guide to Jazz Dance

Download or read book The Essential Guide to Jazz Dance written by Dollie Henry and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2019-10-18 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jazz dance and its inherent music is recognized as one of the original and most potent art forms of the last two centuries. From its African roots to our present-day global dance community, the jazz idiom has afforded a cross-fertilization with all other artistic, cultural and social representations within the arts industry, providing an accessible dance platform for dancers, teachers and creatives to enjoy both recreationally and professionally. The Essential Guide to Jazz Dance offers a practical and uncomplicated overview to the multi-layered history, practices and development of jazz dance as a creative and artistic dance form. It covers the incredible history and lineage of jazz dance; the innovators, choreographers and dance creatives of the genre; specifics of jazz aesthetic, steps and styles; a detailed breakdown of a practical jazz dance warm-up and technical exercises; creative frameworks to support development of jazz dance expression and aesthetic; performance and improvisation; jazz music and musical interpretation, and finally, choreographing and creating jazz works. With over 230 colour photos and a wealth of tips and advice, this new book will be an ideal reading companion for dancers of all abilities, dance teachers, choreographers as well as all jazz dance enthusiasts.

Book Dance Music

    Book Details:
  • Author : Nicolae Sfetcu
  • Publisher : Nicolae Sfetcu
  • Release : 2014-05-09
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 238 pages

Download or read book Dance Music written by Nicolae Sfetcu and published by Nicolae Sfetcu. This book was released on 2014-05-09 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dance music is music composed, played, or both, specifically to accompany dancing. It can be either the whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement. Dance music works usually bear the name of the corresponding dance, e.g. waltzes, the tango, the bolero, the can-can, minuets, salsa, various kinds of jigs and the breakdown. Other dance forms include contradance, the merengue, the cha-cha-cha. Often it is difficult to know whether the name of the music came first or the name of the dance. Although dance is often accompanied by music, it can also be presented alone (Postmodern dance) or provide its own accompaniment (tap dance). Dance presented with music may or may not be performed in time to the music depending on the style of dance. Dance performed without music is said to be danced to its own rhythm. An introduction to classical and modern dance including hip hop dance, what is dance, and the dance music (electronic music, rock and roll, disco, house, techno, trance, etc.)

Book 1957

    Book Details:
  • Author : Eric Burns
  • Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
  • Release : 2020-11-01
  • ISBN : 1538140691
  • Pages : 305 pages

Download or read book 1957 written by Eric Burns and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-11-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1957, America turned its back on its earlier self and jumped headlong into the nation it has become today. From Sputnik and the beginning of the space race to Little Richard and the underappreciated influence of rock n’ roll in bringing blacks and whites closer together, to President Eisenhower’s Interstate Highway Act, which forever changed the landscape, 1957 represents the year when all of the energy and anxiety that had followed the end of World War II exploded. In compelling stories from politics, pop culture, business, and the media, Eric Burns captures the excitement of a headspinning year and the lingering fallout that continues to resonate seven decades later. For baby boomers seeking to relive their formative years or readers seeking a window into midcentury America, 1957 provides a highly readable tour through one of the most fascinating years in American history.