Yelsy Heredia was born in Guantanamo, Cuba in 1978. He is one of the finest double bass players of his generation. Classically trained, from an…
Artist Profiles: Yelsy Heredia
Tag: Cuban music
Buenos Hermanos, Special Edition, A Reconstructed Cuban Musical Gem
Ibrahim Ferrer – Buenos Hermanos, Special Edition (World Circuit, 2020) Buenos Hermanos, an album by famed Cuban singer Ibrahim Ferrer originally released in 2003, is…
“Ojos Malvados” Video from Buena Vista Social Club Singer Ibrahim Ferrer
World Circuit Records has released a video of the song titled “Ojos Malvados” from the original recording sessions of Buena Vista Social Club‘s celebrated vocalist…
Guitar and Tres Combo
Kevin Connor Swingtet – Guitar and Tres (2013) The Kevin Connor Swingtet’s Guitar and Tres features a lively mix of swing, Gypsy Jazz and Cuban…
Artist Profiles: AfroCubism
AfroCubism was an ensemble of up to 14 master musicians from West Africa and Cuba brought together by the producer of Buena Vista Social Club.…
Cuban A Cappella Mavericks Vocal Sampling Announce Summer 2020 Tour
Vocal Sampling, the Cuban masters of vocal music have announced summer 2020 tour dates in Europe and China. The Cuban group uses its voices as…
Interview with Cuban Keyboardist and Composer Roberto Fonseca
Innovative Cuban musician and composer Roberto Fonseca has a new album titled Yesun. It is a project where he brings together a wide range of…
Artist Profiles: Alexander Abreu
Alexander Abreu Manresa was born September 6, 1976 in Cienfuegos, Cuba. He comes from a family of nonprofessional musicians, including his grandfather who taught him…
Accessible Nueva Trova from Alex Cuba
Alex Cuba – Sublime (Caracol Records, 2019) Canada-based Cuban singer-songwriter is known for his pop-leaning style, including catchy hooks commonly used in Spanish-language commercial productions.…
Artist Profiles: Antonio Machin
One of the early legends of Cuban music, Antonio Machín led his own acoustic band in the 1920s, and eventually emigrated from the island, first…