Cuarteto Patria was founded in 1940 by María Emilia García, a singer and maracas player. From the beginning, the group followed the tradition of the…
Artist Profiles: Cuarteto Patria
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.
Artist Profiles: Compay Segundo
Compay Segundo – Many people discovered Compay Segundo thanks to the Buena Vista Social Club. However, Compay had been making music long before he crossed…
Artist Profiles: Clave y Guaguancó
Clave y Guaguancó Founded in Cuba more than 50 years ago, legendary group Clave y Guaguancó is dedicated to researching and developing the true traditions…
Artist Profiles: Chucho Valdés
Jesús Valdés, better known as Chucho Valdés, is the leader of the internationally renowned group Irakere, is Cuba’s most-renowned jazz musician. Valdés can drive an…
Artist Profiles: Chuchito Valdes
Born in Havana, pianist, composer and arranger Chuchito Valdés (Jesús Valdés Jr.) comes from one of the most distinguished musical families of Cuba. The son…
Artist Profiles: Charanga Rubalcaba
Guillermo Rubalcaba was the director and founder of the legendary Charanga Rubalcaba. He was considered – together with Rubén González – to be one of…
A Reggae Tribute to the Grateful Dead
Roots of Creation – Grateful Dub (Bombshelter Records, 2018) American reggae and jam bands have had a strong connection for many years. Roots of Creation…
Artist Profiles: Changuito
José Luis Quintana, better known as ‘Changuito’ is a world class percussionist who renovated the Cuban songo. He was born in 1948 in Casablanca, on…
Artist Profiles: Changüí Santiago
Founded by Diógenes Manfarrol Medrano on December 24th, 1999 in the patio of Santiago de Cuba’s Bacardi Museum, Changüí Santiago began performing in all local…
Artist Profiles: Celia Cruz
A native of Cuba, Celia Cruz was the legendary queen of salsa. Her more than 50 albums showcased her talent, intensity and determination. Cruz’s fans…