{"title":"John Radanovich","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Radanovich's works invite readers into the vibrant world of arts and culture, exploring influential figures and movements with depth and clarity. His writing offers insightful perspectives on the intersections of music, history, and society, illuminating the stories behind cultural icons like Pérez Prado.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye for detail and a rich narrative style, Radanovich crafts engaging accounts that appeal to enthusiasts of cultural history and the arts. His books provide a thoughtful reflection on the creative forces that have shaped global artistic landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"perez-prado-by-john-radanovich-9798216368687","title":"Pérez Prado","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is the story of how Cuban music captivated the world in the 1950s, told through the life of mambo’s most famous musician, \u003ci\u003ePérez Prado\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA riveting tour through rich moments in Cuban, Mexican, and American cultural history, this book captures Prado’s colourful life and surprising influence, including his famous hit “Mambo No. 5.” Not only did Prado and his contemporaries ignite an American passion for the thrilling dance music of mambo, but they also played an essential part in early R\u0026amp;B and rock ‘n’ roll. Their influence can even be seen in much popular music of today, from Shakira and Jennifer Lopez to Karol G and Michael Bublé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Cuba, Prado landed in Mexico City when music and cinema were soaring, starring in classic films of the Cine de Oro and writing for noir musicals in the 1940s and 1950s. He lived in Los Angeles for more than a decade, creating some of his most notable artistic works that earned him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. As Cuban music rose, audiences could not resist the startling horns, percussion, and rhythms of his hits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrado had his quirks and an extreme attraction to kitsch. He regularly wore jewels, heavy gold chains, and flamboyant suits and drove a Cadillac with tiger stripe upholstery. This book dives into the story and legacy of this larger-than-life figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47548200386796,"sku":"9798216368687","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/ed0d38dc43a8de862e9fab489925ee41.jpg?v=1776908489"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-radanovich.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}