MUSIC / MUSICA BOOKS AND SCORES from Alla

NEW ~ Essays about outstanding works by sixteen 20th century Mexican composers: Alvarez del Toro, Bernal Jimenez, Cardenas, Carrillo, Catan, Estrada, Halffter, Huizar, Ibarra, et al. Ensayos sobre destacada obras clasicas de 16 compositores importantes. Coleccion ensayos 5. 141pp. En espanol / Spanish. Shelf wear, front cover textured paper folds open easily, pencil on front end paper. In stock. Usually… Read more about this item

NEW ~ Written for young readers, this little text provides an informative introduction to Mexican Indigenous musical instruments and song (with words and scores). Valuable for all ages. 75pp. Illus. Photos. Coleccion Infantil y Juvenil 3. En espanol / Spanish. In stock. Usually ships in three days.

NEW ~ The authors - historian and anthropologist - explore a wide range of folkloric fiestas, danzas, y musica in Venezuela. Lyrics to many songs. First edition was published in 1969. En espanol / Spanish. 195pp. 62 Full-page B&W photos; foldout color map of various cultural groups. Very hard to find. In stock. Usually ships in three days.

NEW ~ Essential texts for the study of Mexican popular music: Clasica, Jazz, Afroantillana, Tango, Popurri, Romantic, Rock. Coleccion: Extension Universitaria. 358pp. En espanol / Spanish. Light wear to cover, on back sticker removed. RARE! In stock. Usually ships in three days.

NEW ~ Presentation of the lyrics to traditional songs from the state of Guerrero, Mexico, with insightful essays. Organized by genre, such as "La chilena", and composer, such as Vicente Gonzalez, Juan Reynoso, and Felix Cruz. 2008 reprint of the first edition. 231pp. En espanol / Spanish. Plastic cover slightly damaged by old sticker. Attractive artesanal paper stock. In stock.… Read more about this item

NEW ~ Lyrics to Mexican songs with contemporary magazine graphics ~ part of the project/exhibit "El pais de las tandas" at the Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares, 1984. Of interest to historians studying early-twentieth century Mexico. With an introduction by Alfonso Morales. 69pp. Pamphlet-style stapled pages. Illustrations. En espanol / Spanish. Very light wear to cover. In stock. Usually… Read more about this item

NEW ~ The lyrics to fifty-four classic Mexican songs translated into Mixteco: "Cancion mixteca", "La Sandunga", "Mujer", "Besame mucho", "Temor" etcetera. Mixteco - Spanish versions line by line. 99pp. Edition of only 1000. In stock. Usually ships in three days.

NEW ~ A revealing collection of interviews with late-twentieth century Mexican composers: Rodolfo Halffter, Manuel Enriquez, Joaquin Gutierrez Heras, Alicia Urreta, Mario Lavista, Francisco Nunez, Federico Ibarra, and Daniel Catan. 241pp. Illustrations. En espanol / Spanish. Number 3300 in this numbered edition of 6000. Light shelf wear, pencil erasure on front end paper. In stock. Usually ships in three days.

NEW ~ Informative analysis of "refranes" (proverbs) in the lyrics of Mexican music. A small book with a broad appeal-- of interest to musicologists, folklorists, and those who love language. 181pp. En espanol / Spanish. Light shelf wear to cover, erasure on front end paper. In stock. Usually ships in three days.

NEW ~ Highly informative interviews with Mexican women composers at the end of the twentieth century, with an introduction exploring historical roots. Includes a short biography of each composer, highlighting their contributions, with a list of compositions, recordings, and bibliography. 369pp. Illus. En espanol / Spanish. In stock. Usually ships in three days.

NEW ~ Informative reflection on how to appreciate music in general, with sections specific to Mexico, including a selection of modern classical composers (Revueltas, Chavez, Halfter, Moncayo, etc) and their most famous compositions noting the influence of popular genres. 169pp. Illus. First and only edition. En espanol / Spanish. In stock. Usually ships in three days.

NEW ~ First and only edition of these essays on the celebrated Mexican popular ballad, the corrido, by this prolific folklorist from Guanajuato. 155pp. Illus. With some scores / partituras. Edition of only 1000. En espanol / Spanish. Imported directly from the publisher in the 1980s. In stock. Usually ships in three days.

NEW ~ Brief collection of lyrics to ballads from the Tehuantepec region of Oaxaca, edited and with an introduction by Victor de la Cruz. 51pp. Cover image by Toledo. 2nd ed. An edition of only 1000. En espanol / Spanish. Imported directly from the publisher in the 1980s. Alla colecciones. In stock. Usually ships in three days.

Classic collection of the lyrics to some of the most beloved Mexican ballads, Corridos Mexicanos. 234pp. Uncut pages / entonso. En espanol / Spanish. Technically this is a new unused book, but the cover has suffered some shelf wear and spine is creased. Imported from Mexico for Alla inventory. In stock. Usually ships in three days.

NEW ~ A brief biographical tribute to modern Mexican composer Carlos Chavez. 20pp. Two illustrations: Portrait by of Chavez by Alberto Gironella and photograph of the ceremony. Edition of only 1000. Light shelf wear, pencil erasure on front end paper. En espanol / Spanish. In stock. Usually ships in three days.

NEW ~ IV Convocatoria Nacional "Jose Maria Arguedas". Premio a los estudios sobre danza y musica en el Peru. A scholarly guide to the Peruvian harp, including its history and regional manifestations with scores, by Swiss musicologist Claude Ferrier. 122pp. Illus., scores, photos. En espanol / Spanish. Unused: Light shelf wear. An edition of only 1,000. Very hard to find.… Read more about this item

NEW ~ Guide for music studies: theory, melody, rhythm, and lessons for piano, flute, and guitar. "Este metodo esta disenado principalmente para el autodidacto; satisfaciendo asi el gran interes de todas aquellas personas que desean estudiar musica en forma seria y completa." 222pp. Illus. En espanol / Spanish. Light shelf wear to cover. Edition of 3000. In stock. Usually ships… Read more about this item

NEW ~ Bilingual Portuguese - Enligh scholarly survey of Brazilian music from the colonial era to the modern. A classy production on quality paper with accompanying CD. 192pp. Illustrations, many in color. Images from the Divisao de Musica e Arquico Sonoro da Fundacao Biblioteca Nacional. "...reune textos, imagens e sons para encantar os leitores neste passeio por uma historia brilhante,… Read more about this item

NEW ~ Two-volume exhaustive encyclopedia of Venezuelan music, including musicians, composers, genres, concepts, etc. From "A la vibora del la mar" to "Carlo Zusi." Hardcover bindings in a carton slip case. Vol. I 738pp; Vol. II 778pp. En espanol / Spanish. Wear to slip case, especially corners. Unused shop inventury. Very hard to find! In stock. Usually ships in three… Read more about this item

Authoritative work on musical production and performance in colonial Venezuela: Includes numerous essays on musical genres, composers, venues, and musical collections, as well as a lengthy "Catalogo Biografico de musicos de la provincia de Venezuela en los siglos XVI, XVII y XVIII." 342pp. Illustrations. En espanol. Light shelf wear to dust jacket. In stock. Usually ships in three days.