Francisco Aguabella was one of the greatest Latin drummers. He was a conga and bata master, a Latin Jazz orchestra leader, and composer. Francisco was…
Les Moncada Remembering Conga Bata Master Francisco Aguabella in 2016
Tag: Afrocuban
The 3rd Annual Havana World Music Festival Begins Today
The 2016 Annual Havana World Music Festival, produced by the National Center of Popular Music and the Cuban Institute of Music kicks-off today, March 26…
Cuban Musical Roots Propelled Into the Future
Gilles Peterson’s Havana Cultura Band – Havana Club Rumba Sessions (Brownswood Records, 2016) The British DJ, record label owner and producer Gilles Peterson is mastermind…
Cuban Music Arrives to South by Southwest Today
Cuban artists will demonstrate their talent at the South By Southwest showcase with performances by Telmary; Yissy & Banda Ancha, Dayme Arocena, X Alfonso and…
Fahir Atakoglu Live at Umbria Jazz
Fahir Atakoglu – Live at Umbria Jazz (Far & Here, 2016) Masterful Turkish pianist Fahir Atakoglu recorded this album at Umbria Jazz (Italy), one of…
Succulent Salsa
Conjunto Sabrosura – Moña Pa’ Mi Bongó (Sabrosura Music, 2013) Conjunto Sabrosura delivers an album of mostly original songs deeply inspired by classic New York-style…
Iván “Melon” Lewis to Perform at Global Cuba Fest 2016 in Miami
Cuban born, Spain based jazz composer and virtuoso pianist Iván “Melon” Lewis is recognized as one of the most talented pianists of his generation. He…
Miami’s Global Cuba Fest 2016 to Celebrate the Cuban Diaspora in Spain
Global Cuba Fest 2016 will present the most recognized musicians of the Cuban Diaspora based in Spain. The celebration takes place on Saturday, March 12th…