(Aaron Davis Hall ) -
Aaron Davis Hall continues 25th Anniversary season with SalsaTalks: A Musical Heritage Uncovered A visual exhibition from the new book Salsa Talks by Mary Kent Opening Reception will feature an author talk & book signing plus live music On View: October 20 through December 5, 2005 Curated by
Aurora Flores
Who: Photo journalist Mary Kent presents an exhibit of images of Latin music's greatest treasures captured over several decades from her new book Salsa Talks. Singers, musicians and experts guide us around the vibrant world of salsa; a legacy from the musicians to their fans and, in their own words. Mary Kent has taken over 300 original photos, and distilled it into an entertaining, riveting, lively discourse in this 416 page hardcover coffee table book, beautifully designed and in full color. It was edited and includes a foreword by journalist, historian and artist, Aurora Flores. Author Mary Kent will talk about her experience writing this book as well as sign copies of the book. Zon del Barrio will provide live music on opening night, Thursday, October 20, 2004 from 6 to 9 p.m..
What: Salsa Talks recounts personal stories of triumph, accompanied by portraits and performance photos, explanations of musical terms, anecdotes and highlights of moments in history. The artists bare their souls to reveal their strengths, weaknesses, fears, aspirations, disappointing moments, and musical feats. With a contents page that reads like a Who's Who in salsa music, you can bop from young Celia Cruz's first singing contests to her challenge of acceptance by fans as La Sonora Matancera's new singer; India's transition from the hip hop-dance scene to her first encounter with the cigar-smoking salsa legend Eddie Palmieri. You can flip to Joe Cuba's memories of the Palladium days and how Cheo Feliciano's voice soared under his leadership. Cheo in turn, relives his most difficult moments battling drug demons. Learn how the Fania All Stars were formed and why this seminal group has played such an important role in salsa history.
Where did the term salsa came from? What is clave? The real story behind the Buena Vista Social Club. The seedy side of the business. What it takes to be a musician. New York's contribution to salsa music. Marc Anthony's stage fright. The panorama stretches from New York to Cuba, to Puerto Rico, to Colombia and Venezuela. When and where they were born, their musical influences, their successes, and their failures. As actor Andy Garcia said in his endorsement, this book is "A treasure trove."
When/Where: Exhibit runs October 20 - December 5, 2005 Opening night reception: Thursday, October 20, 2005 @ 6 - 9 pm Aaron Davis Hall @ The City College of New York West135th Street & Convent Avenue., one block east of Amsterdam Ave.
Free, Open to the public during regular ADH hours and during performances. Contact: Call the ADH Hotline 212-650-7100 or visit www.aarondavishall.org
