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Rumba Veracruzana by Ernesto Garcia De Leon

Rumba Veracruzana by Ernesto Garcia De Leon (1952-) Ernesto García de León is a comptemporary Mexican Composer who specializes in guitar music, and whose works are becoming increasingly known internationally. He studied at the Music School of the National Independent University of Mexico (UNAM) and he is now professor of guitar and composition at the …

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Cachita by Rafael Hernandez

Cachita by Rafael Hernandez (1892-1965) Rafael Hernández was one of the most important composers of Puerto Rican popular music during the 20th century. The impact of Hernandez’s songs among Puerto Ricans was felt when Puerto Rican singer Marc Anthony recorded Hernández’s “Preciosa” and sang said song in a 2005 concert in New York City’s Madison …

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Oh How Your Love Is Strong by Bert Jansch

Oh How Your Love Is Strong by Bert Jansch (1943-2011) Herbert “Bert” Jansch was a Scottish folk musician and founding member of the band Pentangle. He was born in Glasgow and came to prominence in London in the 1960s, as an acoustic guitarist, as well as a singer-songwriter. He recorded at least 25 albums and …

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Swing 59 by Charlie Byrd (Guitar Tab)

Swing 59 by Charlie Byrd (1925-1999) Charlie Lee Byrd was an American guitarist. His earliest and strongest musical influence was Django Reinhardt, the gypsy guitarist. Byrd was best known for his association with Brazilian music, especially bossa nova. In 1962, Byrd collaborated with Stan Getz on the album Jazz Samba, a recording which brought bossa …

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