Cien tangos fundamentales

A fundamental guide to understanding rap in all its complexities by one of the most relevant writers of the 20th century and his lucid college friend. This provocative and entertaining essay collection attempts to scrutinize the genre through the lens of sociology, economics, philosophy, and law by means of a back-and-forth exchange between the authors. A fundamental guide to understanding rap in all its complexities by one of the most relevant writers of the 20th century and his lucid college friend. This provocative and entertaining essay collection attempts to scrutinize the genre through...

Santiago Auserón explora las raíces negras de la música española y de su propia obra con Radio Futura y como Juan Perro. Este libro es un fascinante viaje a las raíces secretas y los orígenes recónditos de nuestra música. Siguiendo el hilo del pasado, Santiago Auserón –cantante del mítico grupo Radio Futura después reconvertido en el trovador Juan Perro– descubre la pervivencia de la negritud en la tradición musical española. Este es un periplo que nos lleva por África, Persia, al-Ándalus, América, la Nueva Orleans del jazz, La Habana del son cubano, los tangos...

You can hum it, but can you write it down? When most people think of a composer, they picture a bewigged genius like Mozart or Beethoven frenetically directing mighty orchestras in the ornate palaces of Vienna. While that may have been the case once upon a time, modern composers make themselves heard far beyond the classical conservatoire and concert hall. These days, soundtracks are in high demand in industries such as TV, film, advertising, and even gaming to help create immersive and exciting experiences. Whatever your musical ambitions—composing a dark requiem in a beautiful Viennese...

This approach to woodwind instruments is centered on effectiveness, helping each musician maximize the time they invest in study in order to reach the technical level where they can easily express themselves through the instrument. The primary goal of this approach is to encourage reflection about what a musician wants from their instrument, what their aspirations are, and the best way to achieve them.