Description:

A history of Cuban music told from the unique perspective of Nakamura Touyou. From the early sound recordings of Cuban music, which allow the reader to enjoy the early heartbeat of Cuban music, to the birth of the son, mambo, and cha-cha-cha, the flow of history is introduced in a form that is easy to understand even for beginners. It also focuses on the creation of the jazz band style orchestra and the mambo, which had been overlooked until then, and the musical transition of Cuban music as popular music, providing a dense historical narrative of Cuban music. Includes commentary. Original release date: 2003