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The “Bolero” has been part of the sentimental education, not only to inhabitants of Cuba (where the music evolved), or Mexicans (where it became a national art form), but to countless persons around the world, in a study that features “Bésame mucho” and hundreds of additional songs.

La música constituye una actividad antiquísima en la vida y en la historia del hombre. Este libro es una sintética y a la vez muy completa historia de la música, que abarca desde sus orígenes más remotos hasta los últimos movimientos y corrientes de nuestro tiempo. Va dirigido a todo tipo de lectores: a entendidos y (preferentemente) a no entendidos. Además de un didáctico recorrido por la historia de los acontecimientos musicales, sus compositores y sus obras más señaladas, el autor ofrece su experiencia para iniciar al lector en la afición por la buena música, o para...

"I have affection for these lyrics, these flamenco poems, because I created them with care and dedication. My background is as a painter, but it's always bothered me that singers voiced the pains and joys of others. I've always thought that a person is better able to transmit a feeling if they're the one feeling it." Le tengo cariño a estas letras, a estos poemas flamencos, porque las hice con interés y dedicación. Sé que algunas son bonitas y todas cantables, para lo que fueron hechas. Soy pintor y con formación de pintor, pero me gustaba el cante, y me molestaba que el intérprete...

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...