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A Simple Habana Melody

Oscar Hijuelos

Narrated by Fabio Tassone

Released
February 11, 2025
Length
11 hrs 49 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
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In "A Simple Habana Melody," Pulitzer Prize-winning author explores the life of Israel Levis, a Cuban composer returning to his homeland in 1947 after the trauma of World War II. As he makes his way from Spain to Habana, he reflects on his past—filled with music, love, and the haunting memory of Rita Valladares, the singer who inspired his most famous work. This poignant narrative pays tribute to the power of music, art, and the cultural vibrancy of Cuba, all set against the backdrop of a nation on the brink of change.
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