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Esquivel! Space-Age Sound Artist
By Susan Wood

Boobams, theremins, buzzimbas and gongs!
Juan Garcia Esquivel played them all. Learn how the Space-Age pop artist Esquivel! combined his love for piano, mariachi music,
and technology to pioneer the growth of this
interesting musical genre.

What new and exciting sounds will you discover?

FREE Resources For All!
🖥 Look. Listen. Learn.-Videos, suggested listening, websites and more!
💿 Spotify Playlist-Esquivel! Out of This World
🔎 Word Search-Vocabulary words associated with the book!

For Music Library Subscribers Only!
🔒Musical Story Time
🔒Esquivel! Space-Age Sound Artist Printables

Subscriber Resources

ever heard of a boobam?

A boobam (bamboo, with the syllables switched!) is made of tubes that are different lengths.
They were originally made of bamboo and goat skin. Using PVC pipe and Washi tape,
Music Readers will make a miniature version of this unique instrument!

Read this blog post to learn how you can make your own!

The Esquivel! Space Age Sound Artist Box

This box is inspired by the unique sounds of the Space Age Pop artist Esquivel!

It includes:
Esquivel: Space-Age Sound Artist by Susan Wood, Illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh
Mini Gong and Mallet
Space Puzzle
DIY Boobam Materials
Access to the subscriber resources!

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