Overview
The most exciting music to come out of Latin America in the last 15 years belongs to the genre known as rock en espanolthe fusion of Anglo alt-rock with Latin folklore that is examined in this volume. What began as a cult movement in the late 1960s has blossomed into a popular phenomenon that embodies the eclectic aesthetic of Hispanic youth. The author has followed the development of the genre for years, spending time with the artists, watching them in concert, and conducting numerous interviews. This is his definitive account of a movement that has forever changed the history of Latin American musicand expanded the boundaries of rock. Included are intimate and insightful portraits not only of older big-name acts like Cafe Tacvba, Fabulosos Cadillacs, Aterciopelados, Caifanes, and Soda Stereo, but also of newer acts like Julieta Venegas, Los Amigos Invisibles, El Gran Silencio, Orishas, and the Nortec Collective. Newcomers to these sounds will find in this book a thorough introduction to the genre, as it also contains a discography of its 100 essential albums. Aficionados will appreciate the book's in-depth commentary, anecdotes, and inside stories. ""
Full Product Details
Author: Ernesto Lechner ,
Saul Hernandez
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Imprint: Chicago Review Press
Dimensions:
Width: 14.50cm
, Height: 1.40cm
, Length: 21.40cm
Weight: 0.327kg
ISBN: 9781556526039
ISBN 10: 1556526032
Pages: 258
Publication Date: 01 June 2006
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
""A culturally poignant and timely book, fit not only for south-of-the-border musical awareness but one that could be used as a springboard into current U.S. social and political discussions as well."" ""INK19"""" ""A valuable introduction to music that will become more important in the future."" ""The City Paper"""" ""Gives so much insight into the Latin Alternative Rock genre. The reader is in good hands with Ernesto!"" Jimmy Smits"" ""Recommended."" ""Library Journal"""" ""Recommended."" --""Library Journal"" ""Recommended."" -- ""Library Journal""
A culturally poignant and timely book, fit not only for south-of-the-border musical awareness but one that could be used as a springboard into current U.S. social and political discussions as well. -- INK19 <br>
Author Information
Ernesto Lechner is a regular contributor to the ""Chicago Tribune"" and the ""Los Angeles Times. ""His writings on music have appeared in such publications as ""Billboard, Interview, People en espanol, Rolling Stone, "" and"" Vibe."" Saul Hernandez was the founder and vocalist of Caifanes, which later became Jaguares, one of the most popular rock bands in Mexico and Latin America. ""
