Chachachá, a spirited dance style with Cuban roots, has captivated enthusiasts globally with its lively movements, syncopated steps, and infectious rhythm. The genre was born…
Chachachá, the Alluring Cuban Rhythm
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The Legacy of Marta Valdés Returns To Madrid: Two Nights Of Filin, Bolero, and Nueva Trova
Fundación SGAE will host Es Letra y Se Canta. Homenaje A Marta Valdés on March 10–11, 2026 at Sala Berlanga in Madrid. The program honors…
Yilian Cañizares Powers Up 2026 With New Album Vitamina Y
Yilian Cañizares – Vitamina Y (2026) Cuban-born violinist, singer, and composer Yilian Cañizares will release her new delectable album Vitamina Y on February 6, 2026.…
A Mountain of Cuban Roots
A band hailing from exactly where their name suggests, Montuno Cubano tear through the violin-seasoned “Frágil de Cristal (radio mix)” with all the deep-cutting edges…
Andy Nevala’s “El Rumbón (The Party)”—Afro-Cuban Jazz, Reimagined
Andy Nevala – El Rumbón (The Party) (Zoho, 2025) Virtuoso pianist, composer, and educator Andy Nevala has released El Rumbón (The Party), a tasty ten-track…
In a Jam and Loving it
My very rudimentary knowledge of Spanish is at least enough to grasp that a descarga is a musical jam session with distinct Cuban roots. Drummer…
Yilian Cañizares Drops Joy-Fueled Mozambique Tribute “Maputo”
Cuban-Swiss violinist, singer, and composer Yilian Cañizares released her new single “Maputo” on November 18. The track pays tribute to Mozambique, the home country of…
Michael League, Antonio Sánchez, And Pedrito Martínez Unveil “Obbakoso,” A Hook-Driven single
“Obbakoso” is the new single from Michael League, Antonio Sánchez, and Pedrito Martínez, under the band name Elipsis. The track builds from Martínez’s congas and…
Give Me Some Azúcar: Celia Cruz Centennial Set Arrives Oct. 24
Craft Latino will release The Queen Of Salsa on October 24, a 12-track compilation honoring Celia Cruz’s centennial, available on LP, CD, and digital formats.…
Ritual, A Masterful Work of Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Cuban Music
Léo Leobons – Ritual (Kaxambu Records, 2018) If you are into Cuban and Brazilian percussion, Ritual by Léo Leobons is a real treat. Ritual is…