Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love

Narrated by Jason Canela , Gustavo Rex , Betsy Foldes Meiman

Released: October 3, 2023
Length: 15 hrs 53 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

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In Oscar Hijuelos’ Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love, two Cuban musician brothers navigate the vibrant mambo scene of 1950s New York City. As they transition from hardworking immigrants to celebrated stars in the dance halls, the Castillo brothers experience a thrilling era filled with love, freedom, and music. Hijuelos intricately weaves a narrative that captures the joy and melancholy of their journey, exploring themes of cultural identity that resonate timelessly. Celebrated since its 1989 release, the novel remains a classic in American literature.

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