Tango voices

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...

This investigation is about a distinguished figure in the Portuguese Musical context of the twentieth century, which so far have not attracted the interest she deserves, although mentioned in dictionaries, encyclopedias as well as some newspaper articles published throughout her career or posthumously. Germaine Francine Benoit Van Gool, was born on July 30, of 1894 in Périgueux, France; daughter of Paul Benoit, French, and, Victorine Marie Van Gool, belgian. She arrived in Portugal in 1906 (at the age of 12). She acquired Portuguese nationality at age of 35. Therefore, we can say that...

When thinking of rock legends, a few names like Elvis, Jagger or Lennon pop up. Rock would not be how we know it today if not for the powerful influences many women have contributed to its rebellious style and combative generation. This book is a historic and chronological tour from the 20's to current day about the most important and influential women in rock history.

El libro que nos entrega Juan Pablo González prolonga hacia un pasado más reciente sus anteriores estudios sobre historia de la música popular chilena. Si bien persiste un “modo de hacer” común, se enfatizan aquí los enfoques más específicamente musicológicos del material, con oportunas inflexiones hacia el análisis intrínseco de los lenguajes. La proximidad temporal le permite interactuar con los protagonistas de esos procesos e incluir su propia experiencia con ellos, en la certeza de que lo social atraviesa la memoria privada.