Description
Sabina. 23 ports
Book summary
This book is a deep and well-documented exploration of the life and work of Joaquín Sabina through twenty-three key cities. The author, Christian A. Masello, reconstructs the singer-songwriter's vital and creative map, from his native Úbeda to international stages, offering a unique perspective that connects places with songs and biographical stages. An essential work for Sabina fans seeking to understand the geographical and emotional context of his music.
What is it about?
The book is structured as an itinerary through twenty-three ports or cities that marked the career of Joaquín Sabina. Each chapter focuses on a place, analyzing how it influenced his training, his lyrics, and his artistic evolution. From his childhood in Úbeda, his time in London, Madrid, and other cities, to the destinations that inspired iconic songs, the author unravels the relationship between geographical space and poetic creation. It is not a typical biography, but an essay that uses sentimental geography as a common thread to understand the complexity of the artist.
Main themes
- The influence of the urban landscape on the musical and poetic creation of Joaquín Sabina.
- The connection between the singer-songwriter's biography and the local history of Úbeda and other cities.
- The analysis of Sabina's work based on its geographical and emotional context.
- The artistic evolution of Sabina reflected in the different stages of his life.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at fans of Joaquín Sabina who wish to delve deeper into his work beyond the lyrics. It is also for readers interested in the relationship between music, literature, and geography, as well as those who appreciate biographical essays that combine research with a passion for an artist. It is especially attractive for those who know his songs and want to discover the stories and places that inspired them.
What this book offers
- An original perspective that connects geography with Sabina's artistic creation.
- A detailed analysis of twenty-three key cities in the singer-songwriter's life, with little-known facts and stories.
- A reading experience that enriches the understanding of his songs by placing them in their vital context.
- A literary journey that allows the reader to travel through the sentimental geography of one of the greats of Spanish-language music.
Technical specifications
- Author: Masello, Christian A.
- Publisher: El Ángel Caído
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Rock and pop music, Composers and musicians, Specific bands and groups, Úbeda local history
- Collection: Desafinado
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: January 2021
- Number of pages: 288
- Weight: 350 g
Editorial review
This is a well-documented work that offers a novel look at the figure of Joaquín Sabina. The geographical approach allows the reader to journey through the artist's life in a different way, connecting his experiences with the places that hosted them. It is a book that adds value to both the die-hard fan and the student of popular music, combining rigor with an accessible and suggestive narrative.