Rompe la quietud

Discusses the evolution of rock music from its earliest origins to today's most influential musical styles and performers

Professor Snow's auspicious debut in musicology came in 1958 as the author of the chapter on Old Roman chant in Willi Apel's Gregorian Chant. He completed his doctorate at the University of Illinois in 1968, and his major faculty appointments have been at the University of Pittsburgh, University of Illinois, and University of Texas. His publications range from the medieval era to the baroque, most of them dealing with sacred music in Spain, Portugal, the Hispanic New World, and eastern Europe. Encomium Musicae will present over 40 articles by scholars from seven different countries, most of...

This introductory piano method is a long overdue musical text for those interested in encouraging bilingualism in children and adults. Many of the selected tunes are gems that most Latin American children grow up hearing as part of their idiomatic folklore. Also presented are some award winning originals by the author herself. Songs include Senora Santana, Ojos Azules, Mama yo quiero, Mi gallo and many others. Songs are chosen from many hispanic countries and they can be played as piano solos as well as played and sung simultaneously. Includes guitar/piano for those wishing to add in harmony...

Sin la música pop y rock, la segunda mitad del siglo XX habría sido probablemente diferente. Figuras como Elvis Presley y The Beatles o la irrupción del punk y el rape han cambiado la manera de ser de los jóvenes y de expresar los sentimientos. ¿Quien no se ha enamorado o ha llorado con una canción de fondo? Este libro traza la evolución de esta música popular y analiza la gran influencia que ha tenido. Sin olvidar la importancia del videoclip, el papel discreto de la mujer en este estilo musical y las nuevas músicas del mundo que acompañan la globalización.