Mariachi
Greathouse, Patricia
Mariachi / Patricia Greathouse - 1st ed. - Salt Lake City : Gibbs Smith , 2009 - 176 p. : illus. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index
What is mariachi? -- History of mariachi music -- Instruments and song forms -- Screen stars and early mariachis -- Living legends -- Making a living -- The rise of modern mariachi -- Education and conferences -- Recipies in the spirit of mariachi.
MARIACHI is more then the music of trumpets and violins: it is the makings of a celebration, a party, a wedding, a festival, or a concert. The author's narrative captures the world of mariachi and its development through her interviews with many mariachis, who give unique perspectives on the culture. Tales of life as a mariachi are interwoven with enlightening biographies of mariachi greats, favorite song lyrics, and forty recipes from the mariachi culture.
English
9781423602811
Mariachi---History and criticism
Popular music---Mexico
Folk dance music---Mexico
ML3485 / .G74 2009
781.64 GRE
Mariachi / Patricia Greathouse - 1st ed. - Salt Lake City : Gibbs Smith , 2009 - 176 p. : illus. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index
What is mariachi? -- History of mariachi music -- Instruments and song forms -- Screen stars and early mariachis -- Living legends -- Making a living -- The rise of modern mariachi -- Education and conferences -- Recipies in the spirit of mariachi.
MARIACHI is more then the music of trumpets and violins: it is the makings of a celebration, a party, a wedding, a festival, or a concert. The author's narrative captures the world of mariachi and its development through her interviews with many mariachis, who give unique perspectives on the culture. Tales of life as a mariachi are interwoven with enlightening biographies of mariachi greats, favorite song lyrics, and forty recipes from the mariachi culture.
English
9781423602811
Mariachi---History and criticism
Popular music---Mexico
Folk dance music---Mexico
ML3485 / .G74 2009
781.64 GRE