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Salsa, the sexy dance music of the Spanish-speaking world, is making its way into the lives of millions around the globe. But the term salsaÓ actually describes many different Latin music styles, including son, guaracha, mambo, rumba, merengue, & Latin Jazz. This book tells the fascinating story of salsa's origins & charts its journey from Cuba to N.Y.'s barrio, Miami Beach, & beyond. In more than 50 biographies & portraits, it celebrates such Latin music legends as Tito Puente & Celia Cruz, the king & queen of salsa; Ruben Blades, one of the music's great poets; & Gloria Estefan, who brought the Latin sound of Miami into the international pop mainstream. Comprehensive discography. Illustrated with vintage & contemporary photos, many in color.