Mary Kent
Salsa Talks! A Musical Heritage Uncovered
Book
(Digital Domain 9764990),
Released 2005;
Editor's Pick:
The first thing you'll notice about Salsa Talks! is its size and heft. It's a big 11-1/4 inches wide, and, at over four pounds, you'll think twice about popping it into your backpack. Over ten years in the making, Salsa Talks is clearly the new "bible" of urban Latin dance music and its colorful story. This comprehensive and beautifully printed book has hundreds of detailed photographs and personal stories by many of the legendary figures that are part of salsa's history: Mario Bauzá, Rubén Blades, Celia Cruz, Joe Cuba, Oscar D'Leon, Andy González, Larry Harlow, Israel "Cachao" Lopez, Papo Lucca, Ralph Mercado, Louie Ramirez, Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez, Johnny Pacheco, Eddie Palmieri, Tito Puente, Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Bobby Valentin, Roberto Roena... these are just a few of the luminaries that share their amazing stories. Mary Kent turns out to be not only a first rate photographer, but an astute listener who gets her subjects to open up with candor. The story of salsa unfolds with clarity and color in her subjects own words.
Smartly edited by Aurora Flores, and designed with great flair by José Pacheco and Jeanne Euker. This is one of those rare books where the design is as good as its content (or vice versa) — it has a pleasurable easy to read format. Very well done, indeed.
Whether you are a student of salsa or consider yourself an expert, your collection is simply incomplete without this wonderful book. It is a must-have.
Over 400 pages, hardcover.
Very Highly Recommended. (BP, 2005-07-27)
Description:
Salsa Talks! Is a Look at Who's Who in salsa music. For budding fans to full-fledged salsa experts! Read the personal stories of your favorite salsa artists in their own words. Catch the feeling of the Palladium and Cheetah night clubs in their heyday.
Salsa Talks! Features candid artist stories told to Mary Kent and photos taken by this "photographer of the stars." This book is a must for any music lover and educator, an entertaining way to learn about the most important unifying element of the Hispanic culture: its music. Whether you are an ardent fan or student or just curious about the fastest growing population in America, you will refer to this book again and again.
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