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Decoding "Despacito": An Oral History of Latin Music Audiobook

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Read By: Leila Cobo Publisher: Random House Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: March 2021 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780593293447

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

23

Longest Chapter Length:

32:58 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

15 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

21:40 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

3

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Publisher Description

A behind the scenes look at the music that is currently the soundtrack of the globe, reported on and written by Leila Cobo, Billboard's VP of Latin Music and the world's ultimate authority on popular Latin music. Decoding "Despacito" tracks the stories behind the biggest Latin hits of the past fifty years. From the salsa born and bred in the streets of New York City, to Puerto Rican reggaetón and bilingual chart-toppers, this rich oral history is a veritable treasure trove of never-before heard anecdotes and insight from a who's who of Latin music artists, executives, observers, and players. Their stories, told in their own words, take you inside the hits, to the inner sanctum of the creative minds behind the tracks that have defined eras and become hallmarks of history. FEATURING THE STORIES BEHIND SONGS BY: José Feliciano Los Tigres Del Norte Julio Iglesias Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine Willie Colón Juan Luis Guerra Selena Los Del Río Carlos Vives Elvis Crespo Ricky Martin Santana Shakira Daddy Yankee Marc Anthony Enrique Iglesias with Descemer Bueno and Gente De Zona Luis Fonsi with Daddy Yankee J Balvin with Willy William Rosalía

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About Leila Cobo

Leila Cobo, a Fullbright scholar from Cali, Colombia, is a novelist, pianist, television host, and executive editor of Latin content and programming for Billboard. Considered one of the country’s leading experts in Latin music, she is regularly interviewed and consulted by news outlets around the world.