The Book of Salsa: A Chronicle of Urban Music from the Caribbean to New York City

by César Miguel Rondón

Book Overview

Salsa is one of the most popular types of music listened to and danced to in the United States. Until now, the single comprehensive history of the music -- and the industry that grew up around it, including musicians, performances, styles, movements, and production -- was available only in Spanish. This lively translation provides for English-reading and music-loving fans the chance to enjoy C sar Miguel Rond n's celebrated El libro de la salsa.
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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807831298
• ISBN13: 9780807831298
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.1" x 9.3"