Who was Agustin Barrios, also known as Mangore? The greatest virtuoso guitarist/composer of the early 20th century who died forgotten & unknown. Not until 1977, when world-renowned concert guitarist John Williams recorded an all-Barrios lp (which has since been re-released by Sony in CD), did this great genius of the guitar begin receiving the recognition & respect that eluded him during his lifetime (1885-1944). Richard D. Stover, noted guitarist/ethnomusicologist/Fulbright fellow, has now published the first comprehensive biography on this elusive figure. "...the majestic presence of Agustin Barrios Mangore is at last fleshed out...loaded with previously unpublished photographs & facts, SIX SILVER MOONBEAMS is the first & only portrayal of Barrios' colorful bohemian life... a careful documentation of the guitarists' artistic evolution, tracing biographical facts, concert programs, even reproducing Barrios' poetry!"--Acoustic Guitar Magazine. "An engrossing & rewarding book...so rich is the content...resplendent with many photographs...an extensive chapter is devoted to the music of Barrios, showing the author to be as good a musical analyst as he is a biographer."--Classical Guitar. The culmination of many years research, SIX SILVER MOONBEAMS is a major contribution to the history of the guitar & Latin American culture.