Abstract

This comprehensive introductory book on Latin music is packed with basic knowledge and information, from the latest trends to history and musical styles. You can read while listening using the QR code.

1. A comprehensive introductory book unlike any other in recent years. It includes information on the latest songs, Spotify playlists, and YouTube video QR codes, making it a fun guide to read, listen, and watch.

2. From the origins of Latin music to the latest trends, it thoroughly introduces basic knowledge and information, including history, geography, musical styles, major works, major songs, and key figures. It makes extensive use of infographics, making it easy to understand and interesting.

3. Speaking of Latin, this introductory book was supervised and written by two masters, Ikuo Okamoto and Yoshiaki Ito.

Latin music from Cuba and New York is currently sweeping the world. This comprehensive introductory book is packed with basic knowledge and information, from the latest trends to Latin music's origins and musical styles. It also includes playlists and video QR codes, making it a fun guide to read, listen, and watch. It also contains a wealth of columns, such as "Listen to Latin music with shouts." It also delves into the relationship between jazz and Latin, and classical music and Latin. Speaking of Latin, this is an introductory book supervised and written by two great masters, Ikuo Okamoto and Yoshiaki Ito. Read with care.

Author’s Information

Music writer and cultural and musical researcher. He has lived in Africa and Puerto Rico for five years each, and the United States for one year. He has visited 20 Caribbean countries, 13 Latin American countries, and 18 African countries, examining the relationship between culture and music. He has written numerous articles, album introductions, and liner notes for magazines (such as "Jaz.in" and "Latina") and online publications. He also works as a DJ. He is a member of the Latin music online magazine "eLPop" and a host on Kamakura FM's "The World Wants Jazz." Born in 1958. Inspired by salsa as a high school student in the mid-1970s, he embarked on a Latin lifestyle. While in college, he played bass in a jazz club. He currently covers all aspects of Latin culture, from tropical music to pop, jazz, and popular music. In addition to producing various music programs, he is also active in a wide range of fields, including album reviews, magazine serials, and event hosting. He is a member of the Latin music online magazine "eLPop" and a host on Kamakura FM's "The World Wants Jazz."