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This powerful documentary introduces the Camerata Romeu, a rare group of ten extraordinarily talented musicians and a woman conductor who are among the most popular musical groups in Cuba, and with them a cross-section of stunning Cuban and Latin American music. You have all seen The Buena Vista Social Club. Now it's the women's turn! DVD BONUS FEATURES: complete Spanish version; bonus music - 5 songs from the CD; Cafe L.A. radio interview and performances; The Making Of... featurette; Camerata Romeu bio; bonus concert performance; director's bio; awards & distinctions; over 30 scene selections; Dolby Digital Stereo audio; multi-dimensional interactive menus. Running time: 86 minutes, plus multiple bonus features - including a separate Spanish language version.

The Guitar Play-Along DVD series lets you hear and see how to play songs like never before. Just watch, listen and learn! Each song starts with a lesson from a professional guitar teacher. Then, the teacher performs the complete song along with professionally recorded backing tracks. You can choose to turn the guitar off if you want to play along, or leave the guitar in the mix to hear how it should sound. You can also choose from three viewing options. Each DVD includes great songs that all guitarists will want to know! Volume 16 includes: Any Colour You Like Brain Damage Breathe Eclipse Money Time Us and Them.

Dave Navarro, ace guitarist for Jane's Addiction and formerly for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, demonstrates his unique guitar style and techniques. He discusses his rhythm style, showing chordal licks, double stops and chord structure, and breaks down many of his favorite riffs and solos, both from Jane's and RHCP hits. He takes the viewer step-by-step through his effects, demoing multiple delays, wah-wah pedal and ebow tricks, and much more. The accompanying booklet includes easy-to-follow diagrams and notation that corresponds exactly to the DVD. 60 minutes.

This exclusive DVD captures one of the highly acclaimed clinics presented by celebrated jazz musicians and educators David Friesen (bass) and Jerry Hahn (guitar) during their 2003 tour sponsored by high-end handmade string manufacturer Thomastik-Infeld. The workshop aims to broaden students' vision of music by explaining: practice techniques, how to listen, what to listen for, strengthening the time feel, participating in a small group format, understanding purpose and commitment, and more. DVD segments include: duo performance by Friesen and Hahn, discussions with students on specific playing issues, work with a student ensemble, and more. 67 minutes.

Move through the decades of American popular music with this easy-to-follow DVD featuring the Doctor of Dance, John Jacobson! Decades of Dance features step-by-step visual instructions for over 75 different dances in a number of styles that became popular from the 20s, 30s, 40s - all the way to the present day. An informational booklet is included with a complete list of steps and historic background on the different dance styles presented. And the submenus on the DVD allow you to go directly to the move you need! From the Waltz, Samba or Tango to the Jitterbug, Grapevine or Soft Shoe, this vocabulary of steps will serve as an excellent starting point for creating your own combinations of dance and for all kinds of staging endeavors. Once you know a few basic steps, it's easy! Available: DVD (with informational booklet). For Gr. 4-12.

Visit with living legend Honeyboy Edwards, one of the last links to the classic Delta blues of the 1920s and '30s. He imparts wisdom and wit while reminiscing about his life and friends, including Robert Johnson. Features detailed demos and thrilling performances of solo country blues, slide & lead guitar, boogie bass lines and more, with a detailed booklet of key musical examples. 64 minutes.

This DVD has been called the most shocking guitar instruction and performance DVD of all time! In this first-ever DVD from John 5 you will not only take a journey into his twisted mind, but you will also learn some of the techniques that have set him apart from guitar players everywhere. Included here are full live performances of four songs as well as exclusive lessons and instruction on techniques such as: banjo rolls, behind the nut bends, tapping, arpeggios, double stops, country bends, chicken pickin', pedal steel bends, and more. This DVD is not for the faint of heart and is unlike anything you have seen before! PARENTAL ADVISORY: EXPLICIT CONTENT

This DVD is written for the person who can already play the diatonic harmonica but wishes to master the techniques, positions, and scales required to play the diatonic harmonica proficiently. Includes transcription booklet. Approximately 60 minutes.

Interest in DJing has sky-rocketed in recent years, but many find it hard to pick up the necessary information to further develop their interest. This DVD provides insider knowledge that will enable new and established DJs to take their skills to the next level. Covers: advice on equipment purchases and set up; lessons on techniques including chop mixing, BMP patching, cross mixing, break mixing and scratching; in-depth interviews with professional DJs and other key industry figures; secrets of self-promotion to help you get good gigs; and tips on choosing records, producing your own music and exploiting the power of the Internet. Running time is 90 minutes, with 20 minutes of special bonus material.