Roots and Branches: Songs of Tradition and Culture Vol. 1

Roots and Branches: Songs of Tradition and Culture; Volume 1: Spain, Central, and South America (Spanish and Portuguese) By: Bill Matney, M.A., MT-BC and Christina Stock, M.A., MT-BC 177 Pages Roots and Branches is a series of books and media resources that promote bilingual and multicultural approaches to music therapy and music education. Volumes 1 and 2 focus on the songs and musical traditions of Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries. Folk and childrens' songs from Spain and the Latin American countries are included. Each song is presented in lead-sheet format with historical and cultural contexts. Many songs also include English translations, descriptions of games and dances that relate to the songs, and potential uses in therapeutic and educational settings.