Description
Book SynopsisFor more than thirty years, musician Carlos Varela has been a guide to the heart, soul, and sound of Havana.My Havanais a lyrical exploration of Varela's life and work, and of the vibrant musical, literary, and cinematic culture of his generation.
Trade Review'Impressively, the book has come to exist in two versions: English and Spanish. Such a production is highly commendable, even inspirational... The book provides much of value for readers unfamiliar with Varela and Nueva Trova.' -- Nolan Warden Notes: quarterly Journal of Music Library Association vol 73:01:2016 'The book makes an excellent case for Varela's cultural significance... My Havana reads like a love letter to Carlos Varela... It makes a strong case for the inclusion of Carlos Varela in the cannon of Cuban musical greats.' -- Julianne Graper New West Indian Guide vol 90:2016
Table of ContentsPreface (Jackson Browne) Introduction: Varela's Musical City (Maria Caridad Cumana and Karen Dubinsky) 1. Carlos Varela: The Distinguished Son of William Tell (Joaquin Borges-Triana) 2. The Persistence of "Memorias" (Robert Nasatir) 3. "Politics don't fit in a sugar bowl" Cuba in the '90s through the music of Varela (Xenia Reloba de la Cruz) 4. Carlos Varela and the Carousel of Cuban History (Karen Dubinsky) 5. A Singer Who Uses the Guitar as a Camera: The Cinematic Quality of Carlos Varela's Songs (Maria Caridad Cumana) 6. Singing the Cityscape: Varela as Urban Chronicler (Susan Thomas) 7. Carlos Varela, Protest Song, and Cuban Music History (Robin Moore) 8. Carlos Varela: A Cuban who knows the past but can also see the future (Paul Webster Hare) Interview: Beginning a New Cuban Dream: An Interview with Carlos Varela (Maria Caridad Cumana and Karen Dubinsky) Appendix: Lyrics of Varela's recorded songs, in English and Spanish Bibliography Contributors Biographies
