(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Matanzas, Cuba – After several performances in which folkloric and popular music blended with jazz, and Master Chucho Valdés showed his talent, the International Jazz Session Festival closed in western Matanzas province. The festival, held in the beach resort of Varadero, closed with a concert by Irakere, which celebrated its 30th anniversary, Paulo FG and his Elite, and David Calzado and Charanga Habanera, at Plaza del Viaducto, in the city of Matanzas. Chucho Valdés said that the festival can alternate with the Jazz Plaza Festival, which is held every two years in Havana, taking into account that Matanzas and Varadero are very significant places in Cuban cultureThe 1st Jazz Session Festival was attended by internationally renowned musicians, including Steve Thurre and John Benitez, from the United States, and Argentinean guitarist Luis Salinas, as well as Cuban groups and musicians.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
