A Simple Habana Melody
of Oscar Hijuelos
Description
It is 1947, and Israel Levis, a Cuban composer whose life had once been a dream of music, love, and sadness, returns to Cuba after being mistakenly imprisoned during the Nazi occupation of France.When Levis arrives back in Habana, his mind returns to an unrequited romance with the alluring Rita Valladares, a singer for whom Levis had written his most famous song, "Rosas Puras." This 1928 composition became the most famous rumba in the world and changed American and European tastes in music and dance forever.A love story—of art, family, and country—A Simple Habana Melody is a virtuoso performance from one of our most important writers.
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Book Details
- Format Paperback
- Pages 368 pages
- Publisher Harper Perennial
- Publication Date June 17th 2003
- First Publication 11/06/02
- Language English
- ISBN 9780060928698
- Edition Not informed
- Category Fiction
- Scenario ['Havana (Cuba)']
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