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Música moderna

The Encyclopedia of Musicians and Bands on Film

MacMillan on Music

Classical Music and Recordings - a primer

The Death of Me

Abbey Road

Humble Pie

Songs and Gifts at the Frontier

The Conscience of the Folk Revival

Hal Leonard Pocket Piano Chord Dictionary (Music Instruction)

The Musical Instrument Desk Reference

Snare Drum Rhythm Execises - Odd Time

Starboard Quest

Planet Wax

Cabaret

1,000 UK Number One Hits

Aaron Copland

Wendy Carlos

The Latest Collaboration Between Nino Rota and Federico Fellini

Afro-American Radio Directory

Harmonic Horizons

David Bowie: The Golden Years

Mozart era una donna

Crash Course: Home Recording