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Singing together is a form of amusement and delight...singing in a foreign language provides an enjoyable opportunity to practice the linguistic structures vital to communication in a foreign language.

The translations aim at the literal while retaining original rhyme scheme and rhythm where possible.

Also includes three appendices of traditional Latin favorites, Christmas songs, and well-known Gregorian chants.

Special Features

* Nursery Rhymes
* Chanties
* Christmas carols
* Folk songs
* Spirituals

Enhanced by Schlosser's new translations and clever illustrations, Latine Cantemus is a portable, attractive edition that provides hours of fun for those who enjoy the musical approach to enriching their language experience. Included are:
- New Latin translations 60 popular songs - 49 traditional favorites
- Original illustrations by Schlosser
- Appendices of traditional Latin
favorites, Christmas songs, and well-known Gregorian chants

Also available:

Latin Aloud: Audio AP Selections from Vergil, Catullus, Ovid, Cicero, and Horace - UPC B000Y86EBW
Latin Music Through the Ages - ISBN 0865162425

For over 30 years Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers has produced the highest quality Latin and ancient Greek books. From Dr. Seuss books in Latin to Plato's Apology, Bolchazy-Carducci's titles help readers learn about ancient Rome and Greece; the Latin and ancient Greek languages are alive and well with titles like Cicero's De Amicitia and Kaegi's Greek Grammar. We also feature a line of contemporary eastern European and WWII books.

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Selections From The Aeneid
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Greek Grammar & Pronunciation
Texts Supporting Wheelock's Latin
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Customer Reviews (2)

Fun for the whole group!
This compilation of songs in Latin is a fun addition to any classroom or party. The Latin words work well with the popular tunes, so that the audience would still be able to follow along. Moreover, I can attest to the fact that the singers will immediately feel smart, and perhaps a bit silly, at knowing how to sing in Latin!

Most of the songs are popular enough that the tunes are known, but some were unfamiliar to me, and there is only musical notation provided for the Gregorian chants. There is no vocabulary or glossary, so the book is geared more towards enjoying the songs rather than teaching Latin. Also, some songs have more than one version appearing in different chapters, referenced at the bottom of each page.It is interesting to compare the different versions in Latin, just as songs in English may have slightly different lyrics.

"Latine Cantemus" would be perfect for classroom practice--students might even pick up a few new words from among the 64 new translations. Even if you do not study Latin, though, it is fun to sing together, and even more fun to sing something familiar but new!

Great Lyrics, Great Fun
This collection of Latin lyrics for many songs and song types is a gem. Only two things could I possibly complain of: more music (even just a melody line would help); group the alternative versions of lyrics together (some are repeated in several locations in the book.) This book will provide entertainment and learning opportunities for Latin students, Latin teachers, and lovers of Latin everywhere. ... Read more

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A reference guide to the vast array of art song literature and composers from Latin America, this book introduces the music of Latin America from a singer's perspective and provides a basis for research into the songs of this richly musical area of the world. The book is divided by country into 22 chapters, with each chapter containing an introductory essay on the music of the region, a catalog of art songs for that country, and a list of publishers. Some chapters include information on additional sources. Singers and teachers may use descriptive annotations (language, poet) or pedagogical annotations (range, tessitura) to determine which pieces are appropriate for their voices or programming needs, or those of their students. The guide will be a valuable resource for vocalists and researchers, however familiar they may be with this glorious repertoire.

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Latin American dances have become amazingly popular in recent years, which is not surprising given the irresistable rhythms and fluid, sexy moves! If you'd like to learn how to do these dances too, for whatever reason, there's no better place to start than Latin Dance Made Easy! Each dance is explained in full, with detailed diagrams showing you exactly what to do at every stage. We've included complete, step-by-step instructions for the Rumba, Mambo, Cha-cha-cha, Tango, Calypso, merengue, Paso Do9ble and Samba. Latin Dance Made Easy is equally suitable for those learning without a teacher, and for those who would like a guide to supplement regular dance classes. ... Read more

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Salsa Guide Book: salsa dance styles for students and teachers
Your Guide to becoming a qualified salsa teacher:

Salsa dancing is one of the biggest social dances in the world This is the first book in the UK market which shows you how to learn the skills to teach salsa dance. The book covers the history of the dance, the music and provides a weekly guide for those wishing to learn every thing about salsa and how to teach it.

Contents:
The history of salsa
Salsa music
Salsa moves from Cuba, New York/LA and Colombia.

Teacher Training
Learning resources for learning salsa and preparing to teach a salsa syllabus.

The Guide Book is ideal for those who want to take the next step and teach or for teachers looking for a different structure of teaching.

I find it a great help in my teaching practice.
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Salsa is one of the most popular types of music listened to and danced to in the United States. Until now, the single comprehensive history of the music&#151and the industry that grew up around it, including musicians, performances, styles, movements, and production--was available only in Spanish. This lively translation provides for English-reading and music-loving fans the chance to enjoy C©sar Miguel Rond³n's celebrated El libro de la salsa.

Rond³n tells the engaging story of salsa's roots in Puerto Rico, Cuba, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, and Venezuela, and of its emergence and development in the 1960s as a distinct musical movement in New York. Rond³n presents salsa as a truly pan-Caribbean phenomenon, emerging in the migrations and interactions, the celebrations and conflicts that marked the region. Although salsa is rooted in urban culture, Rond³n explains, it is also a commercial product produced and shaped by professional musicians, record producers, and the music industry. For this first English-language edition, Rond³n has added a new chapter to bring the story of salsa up to the present. ... Read more

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Blame the translator, NOT the author
I own and have read both this translation and the original "El Libro de la Salsa."The errors mentioned in another review are the fault of the translators, and not of the author.I found additional errors throughout the book, but I actually welcomed them as an opportunity to practice my own translation skills, reading the English and Spanish side by side.

As to complaints regarding the author's inclusion of the Venezuelan scene in this study, anyone who knows anything about salsa is aware that Nuyoricans and puertorriquenos didn't just pull this music out of thin air, and that the music of the Americas has evolved, and continues to evolve, due to influences from numerous cultures.The author grew up in the Caracas scene so he shares from that personal perspective, which I found had value.

Although this book wasn't THE definitive history I had hoped it would be, I recommend it and also urge you to find a copy of the Spanish language large format hardcover, which is filled with gorgeous photographs.

A Good Historical Overview with some fun stories....
I read this book in it's original Spanish version, so I can't comment on the translated English version now available.The Spanish version was an entertaining read with a "Sociological Perspective" about the rise of Salsa in the 60's and 70's mostly focused on the artists on the Fania label - which is considered the "Golden Age" of Salsa Music.If you're a fan of that era, it's definitely worth a read.It'll bring back lots of memories.I only gave it 4 stars because the author, as has been pointed out by other reviewers, was a little loose with the facts and sometimes gets some of the details wrong.Although overall he gets the gist and spirit of the music and the times right.The other thing is that the author refers to Venezuela quite a bit, his home country, when this story is really more about Puerto Ricans in Puerto Rico and New York who were the real stars of this music (besides Celia Cruz of course).But, cut the dude some slack, he's proud of his home country like everyone in the Caribbean is... (Que viva Colombia !Carajo!)Highly Recommended to fans of Old School Salsa.

DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK!
I would ordinarily not review a book I didn't finish, but Rondón made two errors in the first 28 pages so grievous that I put the book down for good.First, about the debut album from Eddie Palmieri's band La Perfecta, he claims: "Eddie's older brother, Charlie, was the pianist and in charge of composing and arranging most of their repertoire."If he owned this album--one of the most important in the history of salsa--he could plainly see that Charlie wrote the liner notes and did nothing else on it.

Then, a few pages later, he attributes the song "Micaela" to Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez.Now this is an error so common that Fania records itself has made it on at least one of their compilations, but Rondón should know better.There were two different artists named Pete Rodriguez on the Fania label--Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez, the salsa singer who did "Catalina La O," among other classics, and Pete Rodriguez (and his Orchestra), who was dubbed "The King of Boogaloo."It was the latter who did "Micaela."

It's bad enough that Rondón, a Venezuelan, tries desperately to maintain that Venezuela was as important to the history of Salsa as Puerto Rico, but these huge factual errors (as well as minor ones--the original Perfecta included a flautist and was heavily influenced by charanga, though Rondón seems not to know this) indicate a stunning lack of knowledge about his subject and a failure to get anyone to fact check his work. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Dance Magazine, published by Thomson Gale on July 1, 2005. The length of the article is 710 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: On broadway: the beat is back: Mambo Kings puts a dictionary of Latin rhythms on Broadway.
Author: Sylviane Gold
Publication: Dance Magazine (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 79Issue: 7Page: 62(2)

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This digital document is an article from Dance Magazine, published by Dance Magazine, Inc. on November 1, 2008. The length of the article is 339 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The first lady of Latin dance moves on.(transitions)(Brief article)
Author: Valerie Gladstone
Publication: Dance Magazine (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 2008
Publisher: Dance Magazine, Inc.
Volume: 82Issue: 11Page: 90(1)

Article Type: Brief article

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Advanced manual not recommened for beginners. ... Read more

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These colourful pieces, based on Spanish and Latin-American dances, are tuneful, light-hearted and full of rhythmic zest.. Will be enjoyed by any pianist looking to spice up their repertoire with exotic fare, whether a fleet-footed Cha-Cha, a languorous Habanera or finger- and foot-tripping 5/8 Zortzico. ... Read more