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Discussing the novel "The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love" with author Oscar Hijuelos

BROADCAST: Jul. 25, 1990 | DURATION: 00:51:35

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Broadcast Date
Jul. 25, 1990

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
51 minutes, 35 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature Latino/a/x and Hispanic Culture & History

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Hijuelos, Oscar--Interviews Hijuelos, Oscar. Mambo kings play songs of love. Cuban Americans--Fiction.--New York (State)--New York Musicians--Fiction.--New York (State)--New York Brothers--Fiction.--New York (State)--New York Musical fiction. Cuba WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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