Netherlands-based conguero and bandleader Nique Quentin has a Latin jazz scorcher called “Vámonos de Rumba” that serves as a handy reminder of how lively and…
Irresistible Latin Jazz by Percussionist Nique Quentin
Tag: Cuban music
Emilio Moret’s Loving Cuban Tribute to Mothers
Cuban artist Emilio Moret has released the single “Para Todas Las Madres” (For All mothers) on the Lusafrica label. Moret encourages listeners to look at…
Lovely Bolero by Indy Fontaine
Cuban/American Indy Fontaine delivers pure beauty throughout the flute-punctuated bolero “El Amor No Alcanza,” an original work that sounds like a pleasant remnant of a…
Latin Jazz: A Thrilling Fusion of Rhythms and Styles
Latin jazz is an enthralling genre of music that combines primarily the rhythms and percussion instruments of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, and a…
Flamenco Star Argentina Unveils her Affection for Havana in ‘Mi idilio con La Habana’
Argentina – Mi idilio con La Habana (LP Flamenco, 2024) Gifted Spanish flamenco singer, Argentina (Argentina María López Tristancho), has released her seventh studio album,…
Daymé Arocena Embraces Neo-Soul
Daymé Arocena – Alkemi (Brownswood Recordings, 2024) Daymé Arocena has just released her latest musical offering, Alkemi, marking her return since her 2019 recording, Sonocardiogram.…
Yeisy Rojas presents Sizzling Afro-Cuban Rhythms
Yeisy Rojas, a Cuban who relocated to Norway to earn a master’s degree in jazz violin, teaches a potent lesson of cultural respect with her…
Rhythm and resilience: musicians of the Mahindra Percussion Festival share creative insights for audiences and aspiring artists
The second edition of the Mahindra Percussion Festival (MPF) will be kicking off in Bangalore this weekend, with two days of performances at the Prestige…
Beloved Cuban Guitarist and Songwriter Eliades Ochoa Delights Once More with ‘Guajiro’
Eliades Ochoa – Guajiro (World Circuit Records, 2023) Renowned Cuban musician and songwriter Eliades Ochoa released Guajiro in 2023 under the banner of World Circuit…
Boleros and Nostalgia: Ernesto Tejeda Live at Sans Souci Tribute
Raúl Gutiérrez and his Cuban Big Band present: Ernesto Tejeda – Boleros at the Sans Soucis (Clásicos Latinos, 2023) Raúl Gutiérrez and his Cuban Big…