The Rebel Radio Diary (Master Sessions 1 & 2, Calle 23, Havana S.) - Softcover

Mould, Rupert John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0953855309 ISBN 13: 9780953855308

Publisher: Cerberus Publishing Ltd, 2001

Synopsis

Beautifully evocative of the music, people, and culture of one of the most fascinating countries in the world, this book is essential reading for Cuba's growing band of supporters and visitors. A travelogue detailing two separate missions for musician and writer Rupert Mould, this explores some of the biggest names in Cuban music while seeking out an increased personal understanding of two of Cuba's most influential revolutionaries, Ernesto Che Guevara and Jose Marti. In the course of this book much of the essential character of Cuba, her people, her music, and history are sensitively portrayed.

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Review:

"It's clear that Mould feels an instant emotional link with the island and its citizens..." -- Nige Tassel, Venue magazine

Synopsis:

Che Guevara, especially after his death, was and probably still is, one of the world's most famous revolutionaries, with posters of him being sold widely in the west. In 1958 Guevara set up a radio station, Radio Rebelde which broadcast not only his speeches and principles of the revolution, but more importantly, it also broadcast music -- Socialismo con pachanga (socialism with rhythm). October 1997 was the thirtieth anniversary of the death of Che Guevara and together with the band Up, Bustle and Out, the author released an extended-play single in memory of Guevara and his radio station. Distribution was worldwide and press reaction was positive with the Guardian running a full-length feature on Guevara and his life, including a small paragraph about the music project. Radio Rebelde, or Rebel Radio, is still broadcasting today, and the book tells the story of both the radio station and the music project. The CD-ROM complements the story with films and wonderful rhythmic Latin music.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cerberus Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0953855309
• ISBN 13: 9780953855308
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 150