In the early 1900s, a musical fusion of Spanish guitars and African drumming emerged in eastern Cuba, giving birth to the vibrant and rhythmic genre…
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Tag: Compay Segundo
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…
Cuba Pays Tribute to Compay Segundo’s 97th anniversary
(Prensa Latina) Santiago de Cuba, Cuba – The birth of famous Cuban musician Francisco Repilado, 97 years ago here, is recalled this month with different…
Cuban Music Legend Compay Segundo Dies at 95
Havana, Cuba – Legendary Cuban musician and composer Compay Segundo died on Sunday, July 13th in Havana, Cuba. Details about his death were not available,…