Carnival in Rio: Samba Samba Samba FREE DOWNLOAD

Carnival in Rio: Samba Samba Samba  FREE DOWNLOAD Hardcover: 120 pages Publisher: EarBOOKS (January 10, 2005) Language: English ISBN-10: 3937406387 ISBN-13: 978-3937406381    During Carnival, Rio de Janeiro shuts down business as usual and throws itself into the world's most famous party in honor of unbridled hedonism and the rhythm of Samba. If you can't experience the legendary Parade in Rio's Sambodrome or want to refresh memories of the excessive party atmosphere, Carnival in Rio is the book for you. Wonderful, sensuous photography paired with pure Samba all

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Brazilian Music for Piano: Samba and Bossa Nova FREE DOWNLOAD

Brazilian Music for Piano: Samba and Bossa Nova  FREE DOWNLOAD Paperback: 36 pages Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (July 28, 2010) Language: English ISBN-10: 0786681780 ISBN-13: 978-0786681785  This book consists of twelve original piano pieces composed by the authors: six sambas and six bossas. The sambas themselves display a varied range of derived styles: samba-de-roda, sambão, partido alto, samba amaxixado, and also the "pure" samba, in two of the pieces. The pieces reflect the rich musical tradition of Brazil and serve as excellent solo piano pieces.

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Becoming the Dance: Flamenco Spirit FREE DOWNLOAD

Becoming the Dance: Flamenco Spirit   FREE DOWNLOAD Paperback: 118 pages Publisher: Kendall Hunt Pub Co (April 1990) Language: English ISBN-10: 084035844X ISBN-13: 978-0840358448    A book for those interested in Flamenco dancing.  

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Rock It Come Over: The Folk Music of Jamaica FREE DOWNLOAD

Rock It Come Over: The Folk Music of Jamaica   FREE DOWNLOAD Paperback: 351 pages Publisher: University of the West Indies Press (2000) Language: English ISBN-10: 9766400288 ISBN-13: 978-9766400286       From the Back Cover "Rock It Come Over" describes the music and lore of slavery from the early sixteenth century through emancipation in 1838 to the mid twentieth century. Lewin explores the role of music in the lives of the slaves as a method of communication, as a form of resistance and subversion, as a repository of oral history and beliefs,

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Juan Serrano: Sabor Flamenco FREE DOWNLOAD

Juan Serrano: Sabor Flamenco  FREE DOWNLOAD Paperback: 128 pages Publisher: "Mel Bay Publications, Inc." (April 5, 1995) Language: English ISBN-10: 078660249X ISBN-13: 978-0786602490    "A brilliant collection of 10 original flamenco solos as performed on the Concord Picante album of the same title. Selections include: "Entre Olas" (Rumba), "Los Panaderos" (Castillian Dance), "Cubanita" (Danza Cubana), "Gorrion" (Bolero Rumba), "De Totana" (Tarantas), "Patio Gitano" (Bulerias), "Alcaiceria" (Granainas), "Luna Y Clavel" (Farruca), "Romance Flamenco," and "Bailando"

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From Quebradita to Duranguense: Dance in Mexican American Youth Culture FREE DOWNLOAD

From Quebradita to Duranguense: Dance in Mexican American Youth Culture  FREE DOWNLOAD Paperback: 240 pages Publisher: University of Arizona Press (May 17, 2007) Language: English ISBN-10: 081652632X ISBN-13: 978-0816526321      Salsa and merengue are now so popular that they are household words for Americans of all ethnic backgrounds. Recent media attention is helping other Caribbean music styles like bachata to attain a similar status. Yet popular Mexican American dances remain unknown and invisible to most non-Latinos. Quebradita, meaning “little break

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CONVERSATIONS IN CLAVE - Format: [DVD Movie] FREE DOWNLOAD

CONVERSATIONS IN CLAVE - Format: [DVD Movie]  FREE DOWNLOAD Hardcover: 1 pages Publisher: Alfred Publishing; DVD edition (2005) Language: English ISBN-10: 0757918476 ISBN-13: 978-0757918476     If you've heard about the famous (or have used the book for your practice routines), this is basically like that but for clave, and instead with latin rhythms and subdivisions. This DVD is awesome! El Negro really demonstrates superior skill and also the proper way to play the routines. You must get this if you're an aspiring latin drummer! I was amazed when I got the DVD -

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