Bartolomé Maximiliano Moré, better known as Beny Moré, was born August 24, 1919. One of Cuba’s most adored singers, Beny Moré started his career in…
Artist Profiles: Beny Moré
Tag: Cuban music
Celebrated Cuban Pianist Roberto Fonseca Shares Free Concert at Joe’s Pub
After Roberto Fonseca’s concert at Joe’s Pub in New York City was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cuban musician went ahead and performed…
Artist Profiles: Yelsy Heredia
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…
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…