Cancionero
Songs of Laughter and Faith in New Mexico
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Music, Music Styles, Folk & Traditional
| Author: | John Donald Robb | ISBN: | 9780826345660 |
| Publisher: | University of New Mexico Press | Publication: | December 30, 2015 |
| Imprint: | University of New Mexico Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | John Donald Robb |
| ISBN: | 9780826345660 |
| Publisher: | University of New Mexico Press |
| Publication: | December 30, 2015 |
| Imprint: | University of New Mexico Press |
| Language: | English |
Composer John Donald Robb (1892–1989) built an invaluable legacy in the preservation of New Mexico’s rich musical traditions. His extensive field recordings, compositions, papers, and photographs now comprise the John Donald Robb Archives in the University of New Mexico Libraries’ Center for Southwest Research. Cancionero presents thirteen Hispanic folk songs from Robb’s renowned archive. Created for musicians and vocalists, Cancionero features arrangements for voice with piano or guitar accompaniments as well as selected concert versions for voice, oboe, harp, and piano. Introductions include information about song forms, history, and subjects, providing further insight into each song.
Composer John Donald Robb (1892–1989) built an invaluable legacy in the preservation of New Mexico’s rich musical traditions. His extensive field recordings, compositions, papers, and photographs now comprise the John Donald Robb Archives in the University of New Mexico Libraries’ Center for Southwest Research. Cancionero presents thirteen Hispanic folk songs from Robb’s renowned archive. Created for musicians and vocalists, Cancionero features arrangements for voice with piano or guitar accompaniments as well as selected concert versions for voice, oboe, harp, and piano. Introductions include information about song forms, history, and subjects, providing further insight into each song.
