Best International Music
Chris Perez tells the story of his relationship with music star Selena in this heartfelt tribute.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Chris really opens up the door and gives us a glimpse into their life as it was from before they were a couple to the aftermath of that terrible day."
"Excellent, heart warming read."
"So much more insight into how Chris loves Selena."
"The timeline of the book follows a similar timeline to Selena the movie (minus her childhood and the original Los Dinos years of course), it provides a personal account of Chris' perspective as a band member of Los Dinos, what it was like to be on tour with them, including the early days and the later success, how his relationship with Selena began, the details of their elopement, and the ups and downs they went through as a newly married couple trying to juggle fame, fortunate, family and 5 dogs. It is so easy to see Selena's smile and hear her laugh the way Chris describes her, he brings her back to life in the pages of the book, making her come alive more as a human being through personal anecdotes about Selena, opposed to focusing on the dazzling performer she was and the superstar she was going to become."
"Thank you, Chris for sharing your memories and allowing me just for a few days to enjoy your heartfelt memories of our beloved Selena."
"This book adds much depth to her, portraying her not only as a singer but for the amazing person she was."
"The way Selena is portrayed is human and it makes me respect and love her even more not only as an artist but a person."
"It was bittersweet in the sense that it's amazing that his love holds strong for her till this day but sad that he can't seem to let go."
From jeliya to cha cha chá, Shandong to sean nós, and the Beatles and beleganjur to Bollywood and belly dance, the second edition of World Music: Traditions and Transformations takes students on an exciting global journey of musical and cultural discovery, exploration, and experience. Michael B. Bakan is Professor of Ethnomusicology and Head of Ethnomusicology/World Music in the College of Music at Florida State University, where he also directs the university’s Balinese gamelan ensemble and the Music-Play Project, a program for children on the autism spectrum and their families. His first book, Music of Death and New Creation: Experiences in the World of Balinese Gamelan Beleganjur (University of Chicago Press, 1999), was selected to the Choice Outstanding Academic Titles list for the year 2000 and was recognized as one of the two “most significant publications on Balinese music in almost half a century” in The Times (London).
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I am a math major but had this class as an elective."
"I bought this book for a Music of the World class for a college course."
"Good book."
"I am a teacher, and I use this as a reference in my music appreciation class."
"Happy new year!"
"It was a great resource for my class and was very interesting to read."
World Music: A Global Journey, Concise Edition is an ideal introduction to the diversity of musical expression around the world, taking students across the globe to experience cultural traditions that challenge the ear, the mind, and the spirit. A brief survey of the world’s musical cultures 43 sites carefully selected for a global balance A 2-CD set of music, a fundamental resource for students to begin their exploration of world music and culture Listening Guides analyzing various pieces of music, with selected examples presented in an interactive format online Popular music incorporated with the traditional. Terry E. Miller is Professor Emeritus of Ethnomusicology at Kent State University, where he co-founded the Center for the Study of World Musics.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Good condition had CD S with."
"Book was in great shape but came without a CD ."
"It did not come with the CD's that it promised!"
"No CD's provided."
"All ripped up and didn't have the cd that should have come with it."
"I did not get the CDs that I purchased."
Best Ethnic & International Music
Chris Perez tells the story of his relationship with music star Selena in this heartfelt tribute.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Chris really opens up the door and gives us a glimpse into their life as it was from before they were a couple to the aftermath of that terrible day."
"Excellent, heart warming read."
"To find beauty, grace, humility, ambition, compassion, intelligence, sweetness and superb talent in one individual is extremely rare."
"So much more insight into how Chris loves Selena."
"The timeline of the book follows a similar timeline to Selena the movie (minus her childhood and the original Los Dinos years of course), it provides a personal account of Chris' perspective as a band member of Los Dinos, what it was like to be on tour with them, including the early days and the later success, how his relationship with Selena began, the details of their elopement, and the ups and downs they went through as a newly married couple trying to juggle fame, fortunate, family and 5 dogs. It is so easy to see Selena's smile and hear her laugh the way Chris describes her, he brings her back to life in the pages of the book, making her come alive more as a human being through personal anecdotes about Selena, opposed to focusing on the dazzling performer she was and the superstar she was going to become."
"Thank you, Chris for sharing your memories and allowing me just for a few days to enjoy your heartfelt memories of our beloved Selena."
"The way Selena is portrayed is human and it makes me respect and love her even more not only as an artist but a person."
"It was bittersweet in the sense that it's amazing that his love holds strong for her till this day but sad that he can't seem to let go."
Best Ethnomusicology
As the authority in the Music Appreciationcourse, Kamien equips students with the language, tools and listening skillsrequired to sustain a life-long enthusiasm for music. Kamien taught for 2 years at Hunter College and for 20 years at Queens College, where he coordinated the music appreciation courses.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I rented this and the book is great quality."
"I don't really know how to write a book review."
"Great condition."
"Excellent book for studying music appreciation."
"My book came in great condition!"
"Good textbook to have for Music Majors."
Best Salsa Music
The only comprehensive book ever published on how to play bass in authentic Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Caribbean and various South American styles.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Most genres have a book that is THE book, and believe me, this is THE Latin Bass Book!"
"This books starts you off on basic tumbaos and demonstrates them across various chord changes. With the CDs you can listen carefully while following the sheet music and then turn off the bass and play along. I highly recommend this book for the newbie to Latin Bass. There is also another book on Amazon that is a good supplement called True Cuban Bass by Carlos del Puerto."
"A VERY thorough analysis of almost every latin bass style and technique in existence."
"A must have for any serious student of the double bass!"
"One of Sher's best."
"The most amazing latin book I ever seen in my life."
"I bought this book a few weeks ago and have really enjoyed working through exercises and beautiful pieces of music.The step-by-step development of the rhythms and variations is excellent and does give you a good understanding of how the bass works in these styles of music."