Land of a Thousand Dances: Chicano Rock 'n' Roll from Southern California
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| Rating | : | 4.86 (871 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0826347223 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 200 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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"It's fascinating to read this alternative history of pop music, as Land of a Thousand Dances offers a wealth of anecdotes, interviews, and facts that have never been so meticulously documented. Club"Authors David Reyes and Tom Waldman give a flavorful overview of the ever-changing East L.A. In this revised and expanded edition, authors Reyes, a Chicano music historian and archivist, and Waldman (Not Much Left: The Fate of Liberalism in America) include material about newer artists such as Quetzal and Lysa Flores. scene. In the ten years since the book was first published, California's Spanish-speaking population has dramatically increased, and there is growing interest in Mexican rock and all the othe
He and coauthor David Reyes are noted authorities on the history of Chicano rock 'n' roll and reside in Southern California. Together, they developed the three-CD set 'Brown-Eyed Soul.' . David Reyes is a Chicano music historian and archivist, classical music composer, and musician.Tom Waldman is the author of Not Much Left: The Fate
an essential chronicle of Chicano rock in SoCale book exhumes an aural history that would otherwise stay oral --LA Weekly
"Great Interviews" according to James Bradbury. This is a really great book, I really enjoyed the great interviews with some of Rock-n-Rolls pioneers. I come from the L.A. areaso many of the bands were known to me. If you get a chance you should grab this book, all the best, jimmy B.. A Well reseached book The authors have done significant research on their subject, and their focus and dedication really show, as they move through the history of this most important period in contemporary music. Anyone who is interested inthe music, the artists and their environment, would enjoy this book. The photographs, which are numerous, underscore the text very nicely. It is no coincidence that P.B.S. has recently aired a great special, based largely on this book.. "Five Stars" according to Amazon Customer. Still reading it