Dancing Hands by Margarita Engle

Dancing Hands

Dancing with History: A Child’s Dream in Revolution

Written byMargarita Engle
Narrated byAlmarie Guerra
Length0h14m
Release dateNovember 22, 2019
Languageenglish
★★★★☆ 4.5 (185 ratings)

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AuthorMargarita Engle
NarratorAlmarie Guerra
Runtime0h14m
PublishedNovember 22, 2019
Rating★★★★☆ 4.5 / 5 (185 ratings)
CategoriesChildren's Audiobooks, Biographies, Cultural Heritage, Music, History, North America, Literature & Fiction, Multicultural Stories, Latin American
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Experience the transformative power of music as Teresa Carreño's youthful spirit blooms through her fingers, defying political turmoil to reach global audiences. Almarie Guerra's vivid narration brings this vibrant biographical tale to life with a blend of enthusiasm and poignancy, capturing both the joyous melodies and the turbulent times that shaped one of Cuba’s most beloved cultural icons.

Tags: Children's AudiobooksBiographical NarrativesCultural HeritageHistorical FictionMusic

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  • Expert narration by Almarie Guerra brings every character and scene to life across 0h14m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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Teresa Carreño's journey from a passionate young pianist to a celebrated performer is brought to vivid reality by Almarie Guerra's captivating narration. Her voice dances across the narrative with an infectious enthusiasm, making each note and emotion resonate clearly. The story unfolds with a perfect balance of historical context and personal anecdotes, allowing listeners to feel every triumph and struggle alongside Carreño. While the production is well-crafted overall, some passages could benefit from more nuanced pacing to fully capture the emotional depth of this remarkable life. Nonetheless, Dancing Hands remains an engrossing and inspiring audiobook that deserves a place on any child's bookshelf.

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