Musica! : Salsa, Rumba, Merengue, and More
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Book Description
Salsa, the irresistible dance music of the Spanish-speaking world, has made its way into ?the lives of millions around the globe. But salsa is only one of many popular Latin ?rhythms. The first comprehensive guide to the music, its history, and its legends, Musica! ?charts the vast territory of this lively Latin heritage, which began in Cuba and spread ?throughout the Caribbean and into North and South America. Illustrated with ?contemporary and vintage photos, Musica! features a gallery of legendary musical ?performers, plus sections on the musical styles and dances including the rumba, mambo, ?cha-cha, and merengue. A discography and bibliography complete this comprehensive ?story of Latin America's extraordinary rhythmic tradition.
About the Author
Sue Steward is a writer and the producer of highly acclaimed television programs on popular music. She lives in London. Willie Colon is a Puerto Rican New York-based songwriter, bandleader, and trombone player, who has played a major role in shaping contemporary salsa music.
Musica! : Salsa, Rumba, Merengue, and More,Sue Steward,Willie Colon,Chronicle Books LLC,0811825663,Genres & Styles - Latin,History and criticism,Latin America,Music,Popular Music,Salsa (Music),Salsa music,Songbooks - General,Music / Salsa
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