Guía de las obras maestras corales

When a tragic plane crash took the life of singer and actress Jenni Rivera on December 9, 2012, the world lost an artist whose talents transcended borders and even languages. One of this generation's most beloved singers, Rivera achieved 15 platinum and 5 double platinum records while selling more than 15 million albums total. Popular in both the United States and Mexico, Rivera played to sold-out crowds across North America, and in 2009, she was nominated for a record 11 Billboard Awards. Jenni Rivera: La Diva de la Banda is a photographic tribute to this beloved artist, featuring unique...

In his latest book, Greil Marcus, arguably the most influential music critic of all time, offers his most impassioned and intense essay yet. Steering clear of official history--encyclopedia entries, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions, classic success stories--Marcus brings to the forefront 10 essential songs that, for their influence and how they have resonated throughout the decades, have surpassed a milestone of pop music. This book includes brief biographies of the songs' writers and performers and captures the essence of each pop entry--everlasting yet at the same time fleeting....

La música es un complemento indispensable de las imágenes, y, a menudo, se olvida. Este libro reivindica el papel de la música en el cine y destaca las principales aportaciones del lenguaje musical en el séptimo arte.

En la década de 1920, el compositor mexicano Julián Carrillo (1875-1965) desarrolló un sistema de música microtonal al que llamó Sonido 13. Aunque su papel como uno de los pioneros del microtonalismo en la música docta occidental llevó a Carrillo a ser considerado un ícono por la vanguardia europea entre los años 1960 y 1970, su música y su legado han permanecido mayormente desconocidos entre músicos, académicos, críticos y público en general.