Mariachi

Name: Mariachi
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ISBN: 9781423602811

ISBN-10: 1423602811

ISBN-13: 9781423602811

Edition: 2009

Authors: Patricia Greathouse

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MARIACHI MARIACHI IS MORE THAN 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. PROFILES OF CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY PERFORMERS, FEATURING LYRICS FROM THEIR SONGS, INCLUDE: Jorge Negrete Pedro Infante Miguel Aceves Mejia Javier Solis Jose Alfredo Jimenez Miguel Martinez and Mariachi Tolteca Jesus Rodriguez…

Book details

List price: $30.00
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Gibbs Smith, Publisher
Publication date: 6/1/2009
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 176
Size: 9.00" wide x 9.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.134
Language: English

Patricia Greathouse played with Mariachi Azteca for nine years. She is a restaurant reviewer and food feature writer for the Santa Fe New Mexican, The New Mexican, and other publications.



Foreword



Preface


Acknowledgments


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


Recipes in the Spirit of Mariachi


References


Resources


Index