(headline image: Alexander Abreu – photo by Nathadread Pictures – Nathanael Mergui) “Pasaporte” is a music video by Cuban salsa giants Alexander Abreu and Havana…
Cuban Salsa Fire: Alexander Abreu’s “Pasaporte” Music Video
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