In Salsa Talks, history is seen through the eyes of the protagonists. Educational, historic, entertaining, touching... a legacy from the musicians to their fans. Learn about the most important unifying element of the Hispanic its music. A veritable Who’s Who in salsa. In their own words, singers, musicians and experts guide us around the spicy world of salsa. They recall events that determined the course of their lives, their musical triumphs and failures; they reveal the social context and the music’s international projection. A departure from the more straight-laced, historical or musicological fare. 300 photographs. Bibliography. Glossary. Index.