Des/encuentros de la música popular chilena 1970-1990

From its origins in Ragtime and Blues, the passionate life and main themes of the greatest singers and musicians, this book discusses the history of one of America's greatest inventions, with chapters ranging from its historical beginnings to jazz in films.

An indispensable tool for conservatory and university students and for anyone that practices music, this book proposes an approach to the structures of music theory from the first years of study. Over 11 subjects, the authors present and review fundamental elements such as rhythm, melody, intervals, chords, and scales. This book is necessary for anyone interested in playing music intelligently and with complete expertise.

***En la lista de los Mejores Libros del Año 2019 según NPR*** Cuando Liz Phair irrumpió en la escena musical independiente a principios de los noventa con su controvertido doble álbum "Exile in Guyville" —su particular respuesta, tema a tema, al célebre "Exile on Main St." de los Rolling Stones—, su sinceridad descarnada, sexualidad sin tapujos y talento como escritora de canciones lo convirtieron en un disco fundamental del rock alternativo y en manifiesto generacional. Siguiendo la estela de otros iconos del rock como Patti Smith o Kim Gordon, Phair compone una original...

An ethnography of music and dance exploring the economic, social, and ideological constraints under which social classes and racial groups interact