Music is everywhere: in everyday conversations, in the noise of the city, in the hustle and bustle of the streets, and in moments of rest. It is the language that connects us without the need for words, moves us emotionally, mobilizes us, and transforms us. From the songs of African slaves to the K-pop revolution, through the transgression of Rosalía and the mathematical purity of Bach, music has been the engine of stories, celebrations, and tragedies.

As in his previous works, Miguel Ángel Cajigal (El Barroquista) dismantles established prejudices in this book to reveal the important social and cultural roles that music has played throughout the centuries, showing its ability to transcend borders and change the way we experience the world.

This third volume of the cultural trilogy Otra historia invites reflection on music as a universal language that connects humanity in its broadest sense: emotions, identity, and culture. Through a fresh and accessible narrative, Cajigal offers us a new perspective on how music has been more than a mere companion and has become an essential protagonist in the story of our history.