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    ¡Esquivel! Un artista del sonido de la era espacial

    ¡Esquivel! Un artista del sonido de la era espacial

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    • Transadapted
    • Paperback
    • Picture Book
    A playful picture-book biography in Spanish of Juan García Esquivel, musical innovator and the father of space-age, bachelor-pad lounge music.A self-taught Mexican composer, arranger, bandleader, and pianist, Juan García Esquivel was a pioneer in the use of stereo sound in the 1950s and 1960s. Juan's music is quirky, fun, and truly out of this world, with unusual instrumentation and unorthodox vocal textures and effects. Juan was a true musical innovator, using sound and stereo as his musical palette.

    English Translation

    Esquivel! A space-age sound artist.

    This lively picture-book biography introduces young readers to Juan García Esquivel, the self-taught Mexican pianist, composer, arranger, and bandleader who became a pioneer of space-age lounge music. Discover how Esquivel's playful genius and daring experiments with stereo sound in the 1950s and '60s created a wildly original musical style filled with quirky instrumentation and unexpected vocal effects. A joyful celebration of creativity and innovation, this book shows how one Mexican artist changed the sound of American pop music forever.

    Reading Levels

    Ages:

    • <6
    • 7
    • 8
    • 9

    Grades:

    • Grade 1
    • Grade 2
    • Grade 3
    • Grade 4

    Book Details

    Vendor: Charlesbridge

    Binding: Paperback

    Type: Picture Book

    Copyright: 2024

    Publisher: Charlesbridge

    Genre: Biography and Autobiography

    Fiction or Non Fiction: Non-Fiction

    Subject: Latin American History and Culture

    Type of Spanish Book: Transadapted

    Pages: 32

    Author/Illustrator Details

    Author: Susan Wood / Duncan Tonatiuh / Carlos E. Calvo
    Author Origin: USA
    Illustrator: Duncan Tonatiuh
    IIlustrator Origin: USA

    Weight/Dimensions

    Dimensions: 10.06 x 10.06 x .16 (Inches)

    Weight (Ounces):

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