(headline image: Sofía Rei – Photo by Shrevin Lainez) Sofía Rei is set to present “Folk & Futurism” at (le) poisson rouge on Thursday, October…
Sofía Rei to Present “Folk & Futurism” at (le) poisson rouge
Tag: Cuban music
Savory Salsa Fusion by Cuba’s Andy Rubal
Cuban born but Quebec based, pianist Andy Rubal swings and scorches through “Cantarle un Son,” a salsa fusion track hot enough to ward off the…
Pianist Hilario Durán Returns with Full Cuban Orchestra on Cry Me A River
Hilario Durán – Cry Me A River (Alma Records, 2024) Hilario Durán’s latest, Cry Me A River, marks a triumphant return with his first big…
Varadero Josone Festival is back this August
From August 18 to 25, 2024, the fifth edition of the Varadero Josone Rumba, Jazz & Son Festival will take place in Matanzas and its…
Festival MED 2024, Part 3. Roberto Fonseca and Additional Moroccan and Lusophone Talent
On Friday, July 28, Day 2 of Festival Med unfolded with an impressive lineup that drew a significantly larger crowd. The increased attendance created a…
Roberto Fonseca, an unforgettable experience
(headline image: Roberto Fonseca and his orchestra live at Festival MED in Loulé – Photo courtesy of Festival MED) With their dynamic performance, Roberto Fonseca…
Chucho Valdés Leads Tribute Tour for the 50th Anniversary of Irakere
(headline image: Chucho Valdés – Photo-by Frederique Menard Aubin) At 82 years old, Cuban pianist, composer, and arranger Chucho Valdés has received seven Grammy Awards…
Exceptional Cuban Trumpet Player Yelfris Valdés
Yelfris Valdés, a Cuban composer and trumpet player, commenced his musical career at age 8, studying classical music. By 16, he embarked on professional tours…
Grupo Polo Montañez Drops Timeless ‘Joyas del Guajiro’
Grupo Polo Montañez – Joyas del Guajiro (Lusafrica, 2024) Grupo Polo Montañez, composed of former musicians of the late singer, is releasing a new album…
Reaching Out and Stepping Back
(headline image: Isaac et Nora – Photo by Jean-Marie Jagu) However one chooses to define “World” music, there are a few certainties applicable to the…