Looking for La Bomba: The Cuban Adventures of a Musical OafDissatisfied with a comfortable but uninspiring life in London, Richard Neill decided he'd like to play double bass on stage with a top Cuban Sonband. But-
This is the story of a year spent on that unique island - a country still dominated by the figure of Castro. And the place where our hero casts aside his English inhibitions and his own musical inadequacy in search of La Bomba(his rhythm . . .) Funny, self-deprecating and life-affirming, Looking for La Bombais a magical mix of McCarthy's Barand the Buena Vista Social Club - a book for anyone who's ever dreamed an impossible dream. |
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Prologue | 1 |
Childhood Scars and Air Guitars | 6 |
Forgiving Instruments 3 | 21 |
Copyright | |
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