Salsa Talks a book documenting the salsa world and interviews with salsa's superstars wins best coffee table book and best overall book.
Mary Kents book seems to have hit a hot spot with the judges and the public if the reviews on Amazon are to be believed.
As one of the reviewers who gave the book five stars said
I saw this book for the first time on the living room table of a friend's house. I couldn't wait to get my own copy. If you've ever danced salsa, listened to it, or studied its origins, you'll want to own your own copy, too. The book delivers portraits of over 40 outstanding people who were instrumental in making salsa what it is today. Musicians, promoters, managers, writers and others are featured in interviews, very high quality photographs and essays. Some have passed away, others no longer perform. So it is this work that keeps the memory of them alive. The publication is very timely as salsa today is at a crossroads. The creation of this permanent record of salsa's history will enable those who follow the great artists of the 70's and 80's to maintain a connection to the culture. This book is also an excellent historical resource with articles from writers, music historians and musicologists. Very Highly Recommended
Amazon.com: Salsa Talks: A Musical Heritage Uncovered: Books: Mary Kent
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