Land of a Thousand Dances: Chicano Rock 'n' Roll from Southern California
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (765 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0826347223 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 200 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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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 of Liberalism in America (2008). Together, they developed the three-CD set 'Brown-Eyed Soul.' . He and coauthor David Reyes are noted authorities on the history of Chicano rock 'n' roll and reside in Southern Califor
scene. "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. 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. Club"Authors David Reyes and Tom Waldman give a flavorful overview of the ever-changing East L.A. The book helps fill one of the biggest gaps in the rock timeline, ensuring that rock ’n’ roll's Chicano roots will not be forgotten."--A. They note that barrio culture, which so richly intertwines American and Mexican traditions, has given rise to groups who move through many different types of music with ease, as well as the type of fans who can appreciate them all."--Raza Report "Land of a Thousand Dances is written with insight and intelligence and I highly recommend it."--Mark Guerro, member of Mark & the Escorts, Tango, and Radio Aztlan"The first edition of this definitive history of California Chicano rock pioneers, published in 1998, highlighted such early groups as Ritchie Valens, Cannibal & the Headhunters, and Thee Midniters as well as punk leaders the Plugz, culminating with the musically eclectic Los Lobos. This book should appeal to any fan of Latino rock who wants to know about it
"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 Jeffrey R. Beals 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, w. "Five Stars" according to Amazon Customer. Still reading it
an essential chronicle of Chicano rock in SoCale book exhumes an aural history that would otherwise stay oral --LA Weekly