Blessed with Afro-Cuban roots and based in Canada, a female duo called OKAN gives a melodically and rhythmically rich shout out to Oshun (an Orisha…
A rich Shout Out to the Orisha Ochún
Tag: Afro-Cuban music
Okan’s Third Album ‘Okantomi’ Echoes Afro-Cuban Heritage and Immigrant Experiences
Okan – Okantomi (Lulaworld Records, 2023) Okan’s third album, Okantomi on Lulaworld Records in 2023, is infused with the profound influence of their African heritage,…
Chucho Valdés to Present “The Creation” Concert on November 25 in Berlin
Chucho Valdés is set to present “The Creation” with the Yoruban Orchestra on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Berlin’s Haus der Kulturen der Welt (HKW).…
The Cuban Grooves of Lo Ke Ba
Lo Ke Ba – Delirio (Yeti Boy Records, 2022) Lo Ke Ba has released “Delirio”, an album of original Cuban music that features a tasty…
Perkutao, a Hard-Hitting Encounter of Afro-Peruvian and Afro-Cuban Percussion
Perkutao – Mis Ancestros (Buh Records, 2021) Perkutao is a rising Peruvian music ensemble that has brought new attention to the Afro-Peruvian music scene. Although…
Artist Profiles: Perkutao
Perkutao is an Afro-Peruvian percussion ensemble founded in 2005, directed by Percy Chinchilla, musician, percussionist, zapateador (foot percussion performer) and teacher of young generations of…
Artist Profiles: Omar Sosa
Omar Sosa was born in Camagüey, Cuba on April 10, 1965. He studied at the Escuela Provincial de Música in Camagüey from 1970 to 1977.…
A Brilliant Tribute to the Music That Emanates from the Streets of Havana
Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Aymée Nuviola – Viento y Tiempo – Live At Blue Note Tokyo (Top Stop Music/Sony Music Latin, 2020) Two outstanding Cuban musicians,…
Orchestra Baobab reissues “Specialist In All Styles” on vinyl for the first time
World Circuit Records will reissue Orchestra Baobab’s Specialist In All Styles on vinyl for the first time. The release date is September 25, 2020. Orchestra…
Interview with Latin Jazz Musician and Educator John Santos
Latin Jazz percussionist, educator, and social activist John Santos is set to release a new album titled ‘Art of the Descarga‘ on August 7, 2020…