History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

Gracie Submission Essentials: Grandmaster and Master Secrets of Finishing a Fight (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu series)

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No replacement for time on the mat, but a solid read -
Comprehensive and easy to follow submission encyclopedia
Take Your Submissions to the Next Level
Must have addition to any Jiu-Jitsu practitioner's library
Must have for any Gracie Jiu-Jitsu practiioner!

Gracie Submission Essentials: Grandmaster and Master Secrets of Finishing a Fight (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu series)
Helio Gracie , Royler Gracie , and Kid Peligro
Manufacturer: Invisible Cities Press Llc
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ASIN: 1931229457

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Showcasing their favorite and most effective finishing moves, world-renowned jiu-jitsu experts Helio Gracie and son Royler Gracie share the submission techniques that have helped them win fights for more than three decades. Sections of the book break down each submission procedure, presenting important details on how to put devastating combinations together in order to make practitioners more polished competitors. Personal advice on physical and mental training, combined with a deeper understanding of a match's end game, enables readers to elevate their performance and emerge victorious.

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No replacement for time on the mat, but a solid read - .......2007-09-06

A solid addition to the series - good fundamentals from the Grand Master Helio Gracie. Simple, yet effective techniques that are the foundation for any Brazilian Jiu Jitsu student. Royler takes it further with some great chokes. Good ideas to take to the mat.

Comprehensive and easy to follow submission encyclopedia.......2007-06-14

Gracie Submission Essentials is 240+ pages of full color photos that explain how to do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu submissions from almost any position. The photographs for each submission are large, clear, and plentiful - usually four or more for each technique. While those reading it will not be able to master the techniques without a partner, this book is an incredible starting point for those new to the sport and also a great reference for more advanced students. Kimuras, chokes, gogoplatas, omoplatas, locks, triangles, etc... they're all inside.

While there is an introduction section with brief biographies, interviews, and training tips, the primary sections of the book break down as follows:

- Grandmaster's Favorites. Helio Gracie dons a gi and demonstrates the basic (but devastating) submissions of BJJ. These include the standing kimura, choke from the mount, americana, various arm-locks, and the legendary rear-naked choke. 13 techniqus, 29 pages.
- Stand Up Submissions. Royler grapples with Megaton (I though that was MegaTRON the first time I read it) for the rest of the chapters. The standing techniques include standing chokes, wrist/arm locks, knee locks, the guillotine, and pretty much everything you'd ever want to know from the standing position. Since a lot of new BJJ practitioners don't learn these techniques in class (a lot of schools start rolling from the knees), this is an important section for any new student heading to a tournament to read. 26 techniques, 51 pages.
- Guard Pass Submissions. These are some pretty intense techniques that will take a lot of practice and timing to do properly and safely (most of them involve flipping your opponent over). 3 techniques, 7 pages.
- Side Control Submissions. A lot of newer students see side control as just a transition stage, and it is not. Leg-locks, knee-on-the-stomach attacks, chokes, americanas, spine-locks, arm-locks, and arm-crushers are covered. 19 techniques, 46 pages.
- Mount Submissions. Submissions from the mount are some of the most common, but can always be practiced. Chokes, triangles, nutcracker chokes, arm-locks, and the knee-split are shown. 9 techniques. 20 pages.
- Back Control Submissions. The submissions in this section are interesting because "the back" is a broad definition; these techniques tend to be defined according to situation and include "opponent bridges" and "opponent stands up." 5 techniques, 14 pages.
- Turtle and Half Guard submissions. This is a sort of a short "miscellaneous" chapter. The bananna split, chokes, calf-lock, and kimura are covered. 5 techniques, 12 pages.
- Guard Submissions. Are you comfortable fighting from your back? If not, this chapter is a MUST. Chokes, arm-bars, triangles, wrist-lock, omoplata, shoulder locks, crucifix chokes, reverse americanas, gogoplatas, and more. 25 techniques, 63 pages.

While this is one of the best books on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu submissions on the market, it is not the ONLY book you will ever need. It is VERY specific to gi (uniform) submissions, so not every technique will work in a no-gi environment (UFC, etc...). As well, this book does not cover movement - something that is critical to getting into proper position for submissions. Other books (including Royce Gracie's excellent Ultimate Fighting Techniques Volumes I & II - Volume I being a great reference for movement) are necessary to truly understand Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Take Your Submissions to the Next Level.......2007-04-12

Learn essential submission techniques from the masters of Jiu-Jitsu. There are also great tips on how to become a great finisher.

Must have addition to any Jiu-Jitsu practitioner's library.......2007-04-06

This is book is simply one of the best books of its kind out on the market right now. The theory presented in this book regarding how to be a good finisher is invaluable to anyone looking to improve their game. In addition the book presents techniques that are personal favorites of two of the most technical Jiu-Jitsu players ever to walk the earth (Helio and Royler Gracie). The techniques section also includes a variety of combination techniques for those looking to take their submissions to the next level. If you want to learn how to become a good finisher and you want to add techniques to your game buy this book and you won't be dissapointed.

Must have for any Gracie Jiu-Jitsu practiioner!.......2007-02-06

Finally a book dedicated to the ultimate goal of grappling...submissions. This book does not really cover the details of maintaining a superior position, escpaes, or sweeps (Royler and his family members have other books covering those). This books, as the title states, focuses on submissions only.

It starts with a nice intro into the thoughts of Helio and his son Royler. They discuss their similarities and differences in how they approach fights, the mentality needed to win, and some training thoughts. Also discussed is a brief history of the two legendary fighters.

The first set of submissions covers Helio's classic moves. They are pretty basic bread and butter BJJ finishes, but I feel they are important because too many people today move away from the basics, and as the saying goes, less is more. There is a good level of detail into how to make these moves work.

After these sets of moves, it's Royler's turn to shine for the rest of the book. He goes over all types of submissions, grouped by positions such as side mount, full mount, half guard, turtle, and guard. Everything from basic submissions which can be performed quickly, to those requiring more complicated setups are covered. There are a lot of interesting finishes that are not typically shown in most BJJ classes too. Again, the level of detail is outstanding. Small little nuances, which can mean the difference between a successful or failed submission attempt, is explained for each move. The moves definitely do work too. I know this because the week I got my copy, I had already used two of the moves I learned from reading the book to submit people in class.

The photography for all the moves is done very well and clearly illustrates all the moves, as can be expected from any Kid Peligro book. Close up shots are included when necessary. And having Royler's two accomplished assistants (David Adiv, who happens to be my instructor, and Megaton Dias) wear blue gis is a nice touch so it's easy to distinguish whose limbs are whose, while Royler is wearing his white gi.

Definitely order this book soon before the rest of the grappling world does and learns all the little tricks Royler and Helio show!

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Helio the great!
Focus on self defense and basics
Had the book since it's release
A masterwork
This is a great collector's item!

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Helio Gracie
Manufacturer: Black Belt Books
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ASIN: 0975941119

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The most comprehensive instructional book on Gracie Jiu-Jitsu ever produced. *Over 1200 full color pictures *Precise instruction by Grand Master Helio Gracie, the creator of the system. *Hardbound *The History, The Introduction and The Gracie Diet chapters are loaded with classic vintage photographs.

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Helio the great!.......2007-07-08

This book is not the tell all to those looking for indepth look at BJJ and technique. It is a great table book to have for all BJJ guys that want a slice of history. Gracie JJ was created and molded by Helio and his bro Carlos to be used as a self defense art. It has taken shape today into a whole new beast. As beautiful as the art has become...this book touches on the self defense aspect of BJJ. There is a ton of stand up defense and a few chapter on the basic Gracie JJ techniques we all know and love..arm bar, triangle etc. Buy this book if you are a true fan..plain and simple!

Focus on self defense and basics.......2007-07-07

This book covers jiu jitsu fundamentals and self defense as good as any. For what it aims to do - preserve the simplicity of Helio's high leverage innovations - it is a fanstastic, if slightly pricey, book. There's answers to many questions that don't appear in daily jiu jitsu training. ("How do I use what I know to defend a knife attack?") It's also great for reminders - "What's the perfect posture to avoid a triangle?" - Helio demonstrates the correct way.

All this said, do buy the book for what it is, not what it isn't. It isn't a manual on modern innovations - there are better places to learn the X-guard, the De La Riva Guard, the Rubber Guard, and other no Gi techniques. The focus is on gi jiu jitsu fundamentals and self defense. For that, it succeeds greatly.

Had the book since it's release.......2006-07-15

Excellent...

Must have for any level of Jiu-Jitsu.

A masterwork.......2006-07-07

This is clearly the best book on Brazilian jiujitsu I've ever read, or even seen. It covers everything and really makes clear the process of going from first touch to winning pin. Everyone should have this.

This is a great collector's item!.......2006-03-03

Very good book! It's a great book for all of those Jiu-Jitsu or grappling enthusiasts and a great collector's item as well. The book emphasizes more on street self-defense rather than a full grappling instructional book as it was intended by Master Helio Gracie. So, again if you are looking to learn total grappling by the Gracies then this is not the book for you. I personally bought this book more as a collection, because I believe that Master Helio Gracie is a big part of the martial art history. I am an Aikido practitioner and I have a lot of respect to the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. I realized that no matter what art you practice, it is still important to learn the proper way of ground self-defense and the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has it all.

Hélio Oiticica: The Body of Color: The Body of Color

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Hélio Oiticica: The Body of Color: The Body of Color
Mari Carmen Ramirez , Luciano Figueiredo , and Wynne Phelan
Manufacturer: Tate Publishing
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ASIN: 1854377434

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One the most creative artists of the twentieth century, Hélio Oiticica (1937-1980) played a key role in the Tropicalia movement in Brazil, and in the overall development of Latin American art and culture. Beginning with formal, abstract works on paper, he progressed to creating labyrinths, works that could be worn as clothing, structures hung from the ceiling, and works that featured pure, vivid pigments. The large-scale environments he created toward the end of his career opened up new sensory worlds for gallery visitors, inviting them to take off their shoes and walk in sand or share the exhibition space with live, brilliantly colored tropical parrots. Drawing on new research and including previously unseen works, this is the most extensive publication yet on this crucial Latin American artist.

Reputation Management: The Key to Successful Public Relations and Corporate Communications

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Great overview of the subject through case studies

Reputation Management: The Key to Successful Public Relations and Corporate Communications
John Doorley , and Helio Fred Garcia
Manufacturer: Routledge
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ASIN: 0415974712

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Reputation management is the most important theme in corporate and organizational communication today. Leading corporate communicators and educators John Doorley and Helio Fred Garcia argue that most CEOs don't actually pay much heed to reputation and this is to their peril. Heads of government and non-profit agencies don't do much better managing the reputation asset, as recent scandals demonstrate. Yet, when leaders get reputation right over the long term, they follow certain principles, like the ones described here for the first time by Joe Hardy, one of the world's most successful builders. This book is a how-to guide for professionals and students in public relations and corporate communication, as well as for CEOs and other leaders. It rests on the premise that reputation can be measured, monitored, and managed. Organized by corporate communication units (media relations, employee communication, government relations, and investor relations, for example), the book provides a field-tested guide to corporate reputation problems such as leaked memos, unfair treatment by the press, and negative rumors--and it is this rare book that focuses on practical solutions. Each chapter is fleshed out with real-world experience by the authors and their 25 contributors, including Lynn Appelbaum, The City College of New York; Gail Belmuth, International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.; Kenneth Berkowitz, Healthcare Marketing and Communications Council; Roberta Bowman, Duke Energy Carolinas (formerly, Duke Power); Sandra Boyette, Wake Forest University; Andrea Coville and Ray Thomas, Brodeur; Lou Capozzi, Publicis; Steve Doyal, Hallmark; Anthony Ewing, Logos Consulting Group; Ed Ingle, Microsoft Corporation; James Lukaszewski, The Lukaszewski Group; Tim McMahon, McMahon Marketing; and Judy Voss, the Public Relations Society of America.

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Great overview of the subject through case studies.......2007-02-08

I would highly suggest this book to somebody interested in learning more about defending a corporate reputation. However, it might not be detailed enough for a small business practitioner, nor does it focus enough on the changes made by the Internet.

The Helio Courier Ultra C/stol Aircraft: An Illustrated Developmental History

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The Helio Courier Ultra C/stol Aircraft: An Illustrated Developmental History

The Helio Courier Ultra C/stol Aircraft: An Illustrated Developmental History
Frank Joseph Rowe
Manufacturer: McFarland & Company
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R-4360: Pratt & Whitney's Major Miracle

ASIN: 0786422890

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Its maneuverability impresses pilots and laymen alike. Its design, which makes it capable of extreme controlled/short takeoff and landing (Ultra C/STOL), attracted the almost instant interest of the United States military. Developed through collaboration between Dr. Otto Koppen of MIT and Dr. Lynn Bollinger of Harvard, the Helio Courier was designed to be one of the safest, most versatile aircraft ever producedand lived up to this claim in ways that even in some cases exceeded the designers expectations. This book gives the reader a comprehensive developmental history of the Helio Courier, one of the most remarkable planes in the annals of aviation. It begins by discussing the progenitors of the Helio Courier and the drive behind developing an aircraft with such unprecedented safety and flight capabilities. Then, starting with the Helios inception in the late 1940s, this volume follows the aircraft through drawing board, prototype and post-production stages. It examines the role the plane has played in military operations in Vietnam and various covert operations since. The final chapter looks at the possible future of the aircraft. Sources for this intensively researched history include interviews from former Helio company officials, independent archival data, news articles and FAA type design specifications.

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The Helio Courier Ultra C/stol Aircraft: An Illustrated Developmental History.......2007-07-03

A great review of a very interesting airplane. Having flown and owned a Helio it was a great read. There were many facts about the development and manufacturing history of the airplane I was not aware of. Book was well done and had some great pictures.

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Quality Quotes

Quality Quotes
Helio Gomes
Manufacturer: Irwin Professional Publishing
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Today more than ever, quality issues can be key to an organization's success. There has been a void in the quality industry for a reference tool that will provide presenters and professionals with concise, useful tidbits of information for all occasions - until now! They often need something that will get their point across, send a specific message and give the presenter credibility, all at the same time. 1,600 pithy, inspirational and thought-provoking sayings on 36 topics ranging from definitions of quality to caveats in Total Quality Management implementation. Quality Quotes is an entertaining reference tool that offers: Easy, quick access to some of the best quality statements of our time; Quotations from over 550 authors, businesspeople, quality gurus, inventors, scientists, and philosophers.

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Quality Quotes.......2000-07-14

Wow! I have been in the quality business for 20 years and I never seem to have the right kind of luck when searching for the appropriate quote, phrase or saying that can help drive a point, or provide some insight to the topic I am trying to cover. Since purchasing Quality Quotes about 2 months ago, I have used the book at least 4 times each week! Some of my co-workers have discovered it too, and are starting to borrow it....(I'm thinking they need to get their own copy!) If you are customer focused, quality oriented, or service savied, get this book....finding the right words will help you create the impact you need.

Experience of the inner worlds: A course in Christian Qabalistic magic (A Helios book)

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Experience of the inner worlds: A course in Christian Qabalistic magic (A Helios book)
Gareth Knight
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A Treasure of Cuban Music and Musicians
This is Cuban music for REAL...

Cuban Music from A to Z
Helio Orovio , and Helio Orovio
Manufacturer: Duke University Press
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ASIN: 0822332124

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Available in English for the first time, Cuban Music from A to Z is an encyclopedic guide to one of the world’s richest and most influential musical cultures. It is the most extensive compendium of information about the singers, composers, bands, instruments, and dances of Cuba ever assembled. With more than 1,300 entries and 150 illustrations, this volume is an essential reference guide to the music of the island that brought the world the danzÃ³n, the son, the mambo, the conga, and the cha-cha-chÃ¡.

The life’s work of Cuban historian and musician Helio Orovio, Cuban Music from A to Z presents the people, genres, and history of Cuban music. Arranged alphabetically and cross-referenced, the entries span from AbakuÃ¡ music and dance to Eddy ZervigÃ³n, a Cuban bandleader based in New York City. They reveal an extraordinary fusion of musical elements, evident in the unique blend of African and Spanish traditions of the son musical genre and in the integration of jazz and rumba in the timba style developed by bands like Afrocuba, Chucho ValdÃ©s’s Irakeke, JosÃ© Luis CortÃ©s’s ng La Banda, and the Buena Vista Social Club. Folk and classical music, little-known composers and international superstars, drums and string instruments, symphonies and theatersâit’s all here.

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A Treasure of Cuban Music and Musicians.......2007-01-21

How wonderful this book was translated and updated! In its first edition in Spanish, many important Cuban musicians were omitted, mainly due to US-Cuban politics. Orovio's thorough guide gives the 411 on some of Cuba's most important and prolific musicians - including those living in the U.S. and elsewhere, including biographical as well as musicological information. A must have for anyone who loves Cuban music!

This is Cuban music for REAL..........2006-09-06

If you want to learn about Cuban music this is the book you MUST buy...Helio Orovio is an authority in Cuban music...and the most respected by Cuban musicians for his knowledge and profound understanding...I'm Cuban...so I know what I'm talking about...

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Helio Oiticica
Carlos Basualdo , Ivana Bentes , Helio Oiticica , and Lisa Phillips
Manufacturer: Hatje Cantz Publishers
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ASIN: 3775710957
Release Date: 2002-05-02

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One of the most important exponents of contemporary art in South America, Helio Oiticica creates multimedia room installations which intertwine social themes, experimental elements, and appropriations from popular culture, film, and music. This book focuses on works which have rarely been seen elsewhere, works in which Oiticica questions the traditional relationship between the audience and the world of the movies, such as his "quasi-cinemas," which combine slide projections and music. The lavish nine-part sequence "Black Experiments in Cosmacocoa" is published here for the first time, alongside Oiticica's own notes and critical texts.

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