Canary Islands Government Backs Book Celebrating Iconic Discos Manzana Legacy
The Canary Islands government is supporting the launch of a new book, "Y en eso llegó Manzana," celebrating the 50-year legacy of the iconic Discos Manzana music store chain, which profoundly impacted the islands' music scene for nearly three decades.
The Canary Islands government is backing a new book celebrating the legacy of Discos Manzana, a beloved music store chain that left a lasting impression on generations in the Canary Islands, particularly in Tenerife. The book, titled "Y en eso llegó Manzana" (And Then Manzana Arrived), compiles memories, photos, stories, and anecdotes from the brand's history, all put together by Alberto J. González Segura.
This 272-page book features a foreword by José Manuel Pérez Lorenzo and introductions from well-known journalists Carmelo Rivero and Juan Cruz Ruiz. It's being launched today, Wednesday, at 6:30 PM at the Círculo de Bellas Artes in Tenerife's capital. Entry is free, but space is limited.
The launch event will include speeches from Cristóbal de la Rosa, the Director General of Cultural Innovation and Creative Industries for the Canary Islands government, and from Alberto and Javier Segura, the key figures behind Discos Manzana. They're hinting at some special surprises to mark the 50th anniversary of the store's founding. Carmelo Rivero will host the event.
Published by the Culture Department of the Canary Islands government, the hardcover book will be available in public libraries and various bookstores across the islands. After the presentation, the authors will head to their current shop, El Cinematógrafo, a vinyl and vintage store located in the nearby Plaza del Chicharro, to sign copies.
Discos Manzana was a truly iconic business. It first opened its doors in La Laguna in September 1975, making this book's release perfectly timed for its 50th anniversary. For nearly three decades, it transformed the music scene in the Canary Islands, expanding to 25 record stores and even launching its own record label that released hits from many popular groups.
The book is filled with images, stories, and personal accounts from a unique period in music history, serving as a tribute to an experience many recall as truly special. Alberto Segura, who, along with his brother Javier, led the Manzana group, shares how it all began and acknowledges the many people who contributed to their success.
It also touches upon the impact of the group's closure in 2002. Segura explains that, looking back, he felt it was important to document this story, not just as a memory, but as a potential legacy for younger generations who are navigating a very different world from the vibrant music scene of the eighties and nineties.