Voices of Latin Rock : The People and Events That Shaped The Sound

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Summary: Voices Of Latin Rock Review - By Roc Barbanica
Review: The book release party last night at Bimbo's 365 in San Francisco was nothing short of amazing- The house was packed with stars and music lovers from every culture. The book was the center piece and deservedly so. It is PACKED with story, photos, I mean a TON of photos that teleport you back to the early days in the Mission and such giving the viewer a real sense of having been there. Props to Jim and Ron- and to Dr. Bernie Gonzalez- Proceeds from the book are supporting the Alex Speaks,Awareness for Autism Foundation- A video shown at the release party about the foundation can be viewed at http://www.RockVideos.US along with clips of performances from that memorable night in the City.- Rocky-

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Summary: Over 800 black-and-white photographs & a color photo section
Review: Voices Of Latin Rock: The People And Events That Created This Sound by Jim McCarth (leader of the band "Santana" and winner of the 2000 Grammy Award for Record of the Year with "Supernatural") provides a history of the evolutation of Santana, Malo, Azteca and other musicians that created the unique sounds of what came to be called Latin Rock. Over 800 black-and-white photographs and a color photo section illustrate this vividly written collection of exclusive interviews, biographical profiles, and historical discussion of cultural influences expressed through music. A glossary and list of resources on the World Wide Web round out this "must-have" for anyone seeking to better understand the unique confluence of individuals and creative forces behind the Latin Rock sensation.