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What the Pros Are Saying: Rave Reviews for the fascinating The Billboard Guide To Tejano and Regional Mexican Music, by New York publisher BillboardBooks, have come from artists, scholars, music industry leaders, media, record labels and fans: QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "Tejano
and Regional Mexican Music" by Ramiro Burr represents progress
toward filling an information gap in Tejano Music. The book measures
up in terms of providing authoritative information about a subject
that's near and dear to many Tejanos, but that has not been adequately
documented. It's a fascinating look at Tejano Music by a contemporary
writer who is connected to the musicians themselves, their handlers,
promoters and to the members of the media who cover the subject
on a daily basis. As a writer for the San Antonio Express News,
Ramiro is uniquely placed to gather and then spread current information
on the subject, and he did exactly that in his book. But he also
provides a historical perspective. The book is a real source for
today's generation and for those who follow. Thanks Ramiro. Buy it (30 5-star reviews!): From scholars and academicians: "Comprehensive,
in-depth analysis...insightful essays...highly recommended." "Indispensable
reference tool...comprehensive coverage,...valuable addition to
any reference collection." "Invaluable
resource,...accurate, comprehensive, and timely resource." "A
timely and unique book on one of the most important regional musics
of Latin America. Concise and accurate, written in an elegant,
no-frills prose easily accessible." "Wonderful
resource to lay persons, specialists, music lovers in general." From
Grammy-winners and other Artists: "Extremely
informative and a must for all musicians as well." "Thoroughly
documents our colorful music history. Detailed authenticity...amazing!"
" Important
because it shows our major contributions to American music."
"Long
overdue! Enlightens readers of the great musical pioneers."
"The
first important book of Tejano and Mexican music history. It's
a good read and very well documented. Congratulations to Ramiro
Burr for excellent work and research." "An
in-depth, accurate and sometimes controversial journey into what
is Tejano music." From influential music industry leaders: "A
valuable and important guide...to those discovering and rediscovering
Latin music." "The
most comprehensive book of this genre ever written. Wonderful
and precise." "Finally
a guide to music...emotional, powerful, poetic." "Magnificent
book...skillfully combines facts and myths. Provocative, insightful."
"An
American treasury...instantly indispensable." "Distilling
100 years of Mexican-American music, Ramiro Burr's masterful Billboard
Guide to Tejano and regional Mexican Music is an important, timely
contribution to the art and business of Latin music.'' "Essential
reference book for anyone in the ever expanding music business." From mainstream media and music industry press: "Invaluable
resource...for longtime fans and journalists who have followed
this music." "Long-awaited
sourcebook, organized in easy-to-use format, succinct but revealing
biographies. A resource book for all in the music industry who
are fascinated by the rise of this market." "Complete
and comprehensive. Recommended reading. Great glossary." "Invaluable
tool,...Indispensable for anyone ... to understand Latin culture
in the U.S." "An
authoritative, important and essential guide to music that needs
exposure." "Exhaustive
Who's Who of stars, past and present." "If
you have been recently seduced by conjunto, or consider yourself
a connoisseur, you need this book." "San
Antonio Express News music critic Ramiro Burr's encyclopedic overview
of it indispensable. Burr begins with a historical synopsis charting
Tejano music from its 1930s origins to its 1995 death-of-Selena
apex, followed by a too-short chapter titled "The Cultural
Impact of Tejano." The meat of the volume, however, is Burr's
300 or so arduously researched entries on Mexican-American music's
most significant acts, instruments, and styles--including such
unexpected crossovers as Vikki Carr and Eydie Gorme. Emotionally
charged." |
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Send us your comments, we could include you here: More accolades and noteworthy acknowledgements: "You must do yourself a favor and buy this
book if you like Tejano, norteno, conjunto, banda or grupero music.
You must buy the book whether you are a novice who wants to learn
what the above terms mean or an expert who knows what the above
mean but want to learn the history and the future of this music.
Ramiro's book is easy to read and covers almost all of the bands
who work in these genres. I really liked Ramiro's top ten lists,
they alone provide a good overview of Tejano, norteno and conjunto
music. As a DJ, I am familiar with many of the bands. I was looking
for any news on Brown Express, a Tejano band of the seventies. I
found out the group no longer performs because tragically, the lead
singer, Chavela, died during a photo shoot for a Tigres Del Norte
record. Gracias Ramiro" "Mr. Burr, you have a great responsibility
to the Latin music world. You have been given something great to
do. They say to those who is given much is expected much...you have
given alot. Thank you. Your book is simply the best. Maybe the only
ever of its kind. It allowed me to connect with the musicians my
dad told me about (i.e., Sonny and the Sunliners). God Bless you
and yours." "The Billboard Guide is important because
it is the first to thoroughly document the contributions of Mexican
American musicians in this country. We are all Americanos, but up
until now the only encyclopedias and reference books on American
music have been dedicated to jazz, blues, or rock. Now finally,
we have the first sourcebook on the rich history of Mexican and
Mexican American music.'' "Great work. With this book in your hands,
your search for a secret of the genre's popularity and the cultural
importance will be completed. So, I would like to order a ornamented
sheepskin-binded version soon." "Burr's book on Tejano Music is written
with the savoir faire of a writer who was at ground zero of the
Tejano music explosion, and who has been on the beat and keeping
up with the genre for years. The bulk of "The Billboard Guide
to Tejano and Regional Mexican Music" is written in encyclopedia
format, covering Accordion through Zimmerle, but a meaty section
that discusses the development and progression of Tejano Music and
Regional Mexican Music to contemporary times is very informative."
"Ramiro Burr is an excellent music reporter
who has been a part of my life throughout my entire career in the
Tejano Music Industry. The Billboard Guide is his contribution to
you which is filled with the kind of information everyone should
be educated with." "This book takes you on a vivid testimony
that explores the diverse history of Spanish music's early groundwork
and up till now no other book could be a better reference." "With Texas current economic boom there
is a wide array of Mexican and Mexican Americans that have been
reared with the Conjunto/Tejano influence. We now have the means
to correct the short comings of Conjunto/Tejano music, get the masses
behind these group that in their songs tell stories of our heritage.
"The Billboard Guide" is teaching our younger generation
of our roots. A great and outstanding book." "Impressive, sweeping, and complete. Finally
a resource from one of the most knowledgeable sources covering the
music scene. A definite addition to anyone's library."
"American History leaves a void when it
comes to recognizing contributions of Hispanics in the developing
of the arts and sciences of the United States. It leaves an even
bigger void when it comes to\par the recognition of the Hispanic
music contributions. Now, the Billboard Guide will help narrow that
gap at least in the recognition of Mexican American music."
"Mr. Burr has created the definitive source
for information on all aspects of Tejano and Regional Mexican Music.
Thanks to Ramiro, current and generations to come will study and
enjoy the unique musical style and the special people who make Tejano
& Regional Mexican Music a cultural treasure." "Being from the University of Jalapeno,
KEDA Radio. I have been fortunate to learn and teach our music to
many people that listen to my show. Now I have a book that can assist
me in explaining or supporting my facts. Mr. Burrs book gives me
details in Tejano music as well as international music. Its been
long awaited for such a book of references. We of the industry Thank
You Mister Burr for such a book, that's been long over due.''
"Ramiro Burr's Billboard Guide is a milestone
resource for the Tejano Latino community. Since the resurgence of
the accordion to Tejano groups, including a new wave of young Latinos,
it is very important for these young musicians to know the history
of Tejano -- both the music and the people who began this music.
The Tejano music market is a multi-million dollar super highway.
It is important to know the old-timers because they are the ones
who cut the weeds and brush, and with their sweat and tears built
this highway. Thank you so much Ramiro Burr. This book is must on
every bookshelf!" "This book is a must for all music fans
and professionals alike. It's invaluable as a source of information
for Tejano/Mexicano music. I carry this book with me at all times!"
"A "must read" for not only fans
of Tejano music and it's roots but latino music as well. Already
viewed as a noted and respected columnist and music critic; Ramiro
Burr has ascended to be the premier historian of the latin music
genre with this effort. I have been an avid reader of Mr. Burr 's
columns for a number of years. I feel confident that latino music
fans will enjoy his book. Continued success." "A must-have reference guide for the Tejano/Regional
Mexican Music enthusiast" "As a member of the younger generation
of Tejano Music listeners, I look to Ramiro Burr's publication for
the true history of our beautiful music! Even though I am young,
I am able to feel proud to be part of this storied genre of music,
and to be a part of the bigger picture! Reading the book from beginning
to end, it trully inspires and motivates me to go out and share
the knowledge I've read with my radio audience, and to play the
wonderful music that has kept our families dancing, laughing, crying,
echando gritos, and falling in love throughout the past generations,
and thoughout our future generations as well!" "His book is to our culture what salsa
is to a taco, gotta have it. "Spicy" and "finger
lickin' reading good. Great job Ramiro! Que viva nuestra musica,
nuestra cultura y nuestra comida." © 2007 Ramiro Burr. All rights reserved. Used by permission only. Problems, suggestions, complaints or compliments? Email: Musicreporter@gmail.com |
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