A New America, Tommy Mottola
A New America, Tommy Mottola
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A New America
How Music Reshaped the Culture and Future of a Nation and Redefined My Life

Author: Tommy Mottola

Narrator: Rudy Sanda

Unabridged: 6 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 11/01/2016


Synopsis

Tommy Mottola discovered a passion for Latin music when he was a small child on the streets of the Bronx, where he fell in love with the energy and rhythm of the legendary Tito Puente. It was a love he would carry with him to this day.

In A New America, Mottola explores the societal and cultural impact the Latino community and its music has had on America by sharing behind-the-scenes stories from his own life and his connection to the Latin sound throughout the decades—from his initial fascination with Latin music which started with Puente, to the mainstream success of Ritchie Valens, to the groove-laden guitar wizardry of Carlos Santana.

Along the way, Mottola reveals heartfelt accounts of his longtime collaboration and friendship with Gloria Estefan and her husband Emilio, the meteoric rise and tragic end of Selena, and his orchestration of the Latin Explosion of the 1990s that launched mega-stars such as Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, and Shakira.

But A New America is more than a story about music and musicians. It is the story of a culture that continues to grow and influence America in all its aspects, and an irresistible sound that continues to move and inspire the nation.

About Tommy Mottola

Tommy Mottola, former head of Sony Records, is credited with developing some of the biggest artists of all time, including Carly Simon, Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, Celine Dion, and Destiny's Child. Under Mottola's chairmanship, Sony Records sold eight billion records and earned more than $65 billion worldwide. He is now the founder and CEO of The Mottola Company.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Fran on March 26, 2021

This book should be integrated to high school history classes across the country. It provides valuable insight on how Hispanics have been able to thrive in the music sector, as well as other sectors. One thing is clear: Hispanics never give up. They get to their envisioned destination, one way or an......more

Goodreads review by Dennis on August 07, 2021

Tommy tells a story about the Latin explosion in music that will educate all who spend time to enjoy the read.......more