Indian classical music is so enduring that it is exempt from oblivion. It is destined to live in all ages of this world.

This book on North Indian classical music (also known as Hindustani music) tells you, simply and informally, about the most popular 101 raga-s, and 161 topics commonly mentioned in conversation, articles and books on Hindustani music. It is the best tool to learn about and enjoy this genre of music, which is a significant component of World Music. More details at www.SoundOfIndia.com

An audio CD containing aroha, avaroha and pakad of each of the 101 raga-s, is available. Please visit http://www.SoundOfIndia.com and click on Products. This book is being translated into French, Hindi and Gujarati.

Led by the superbly talented, Ghanaian born saxophonist, Teddy Osei, Osibisa exploded on to the music scene in 1971. From Cape Town to Sydney, London to the Americas, Bombay to Beirut, their unique sound pulsed its way into the hearts and hips of millions of fans, infusing the tired post 60s rock scene with a poly-rhythmic fusion of African, Caribbean, Jazz, Rock, Latin and R&B.

This is their astonishing story. From years of obscurity to their first taste of stardom, from the colourful hedonistic characters that dominated the era to the depression of squabbles and break-ups. It is as much a story about rags-to-riches success as it is a sad tale of betrayal, jealousy and exploitation.

This unique book presents a survey of cultural activities that occurred in Puerto Rico following 1898: the American Occupation of the island. To this end, the author has included information related to the economic and cultural regression, and explanation of the American military "take over". Puerto Rican musical festivities, religious feast day observances, band concerts, public school programs, and the activities of well known Puerto Rican composers of that day. It discusses the nineteenth century development of a Puerto Rican musical tradition which island author musicians claimed declined during that period. It shows that there was an economic regression and states reasons for the belief that people experienced cultural regression. It presents evidence that Puerto Rico not only retained its Hispanic character, but also its Hispanic culture after 1898.

The book includes general information on the era following the Spanish American War and five appendices that list musical activities, i.e., concerts at the Ateneo Puertorriqueño, celebration of Holy Days with orchestral music in the churches, and band concerts in the city parks.

One appendix lists music manuscripts found in the choir lofts of San Juan Cathedral, San Francisco and San José Churches dating from this era. Earlier authors could not have known of some of this music since it was unpublished. There are also photographs of some of the leading musicians of that time.