Cuban Music from A-Z

The World's First Dictionary Of Cuban Music

by Helio Orovio

Available in English for the first time, Cuban Music from A-Z is an encyclopaedic guide to one of the world's richest and most influential musical cultures.

It is the most extensive compendium of information about the singers, composers, bands, instruments and dances of Cuba ever assembled. With over 1300 entries and more than 150 illustrations, this volume is an essential reference guide to the music of the island that brought the world the danzon , the son , the mambo , the conga and the cha-cha-cha.

Foreword by Sue Steward

Editor-in-chief: Mo Fini

Published by Tumi Music Ltd.

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This Dictionary provides the most extensive database of authors, artists, bands, genres, musical instruments, dances, institutions – all kinds of people and subjects which provide the form, texture, history and future of Cuban music

It is the essential treasure trove for researchers, students and all those with a passion for Cuban music . Tumi is now proud to present the revised edition of the world's only dictionary of Cuban Music for everyone to treasure.

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