Okan – Okantomi (Lulaworld Records, 2023) Okan’s third album, Okantomi on Lulaworld Records in 2023, is infused with the profound influence of their African heritage,…
View More Okan’s Third Album ‘Okantomi’ Echoes Afro-Cuban Heritage and Immigrant ExperiencesTag: Cuban music
Bolero: A Romantic Musical Genre with Cuban Origins
Bolero is a sentimental genre of song that originated in eastern Cuba in the late 19th century as part of the trova tradition. Trovadores were…
View More Bolero: A Romantic Musical Genre with Cuban OriginsOmara Portuondo’s “Vida” Secures Latin Grammy Award 2023
In a remarkable turn of events, Omara Portuondo, who recently returned to her cherished Cuba for a much-needed vacation, has been honored with the prestigious…
View More Omara Portuondo’s “Vida” Secures Latin Grammy Award 2023Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame Seeks 2023 Nominations
The Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame is currently accepting nominations for 2023. The Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame celebrates excellence in the world…
View More Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame Seeks 2023 NominationsCellist Ana Carla Maza Returns to Cuban Roots on Caribe
Ana Carla Maza – Caribe (Persona Editorial, 2023) Cuban composer, virtuoso cello player and vocalist Ana Carla Maza presents her latest musical endeavor Caribe (Caribbean…
View More Cellist Ana Carla Maza Returns to Cuban Roots on CaribeEstrella Acosta Celebrates the Songs of Rural Cuban Women
Estrella Acosta – Tierra – Songs by Cuban Women (eStar, 2023) Tierra – Songs by Cuban Women presents the soulful and delightful vocals of Netherlands-based…
View More Estrella Acosta Celebrates the Songs of Rural Cuban Women“La Gran Diversión”: Roberto Fonseca’s Personal Ode to Cuban Music of the 1930s
Roberto Fonseca – La Gran Diversión ( Wagram Music, 2023) Roberto Fonseca, a highly talented virtuoso Cuban pianist, has released La Gran Diversión (The Great…
View More “La Gran Diversión”: Roberto Fonseca’s Personal Ode to Cuban Music of the 1930sRenowned Cuban Pianist Hilario Durán to Release Cry Me A River Album
Cry Me A River is the highly anticipated release by celebrated Cuban-Canadian composer and piano virtuoso Hilario Durán. On this recording, Durán leads his remarkable…
View More Renowned Cuban Pianist Hilario Durán to Release Cry Me A River AlbumPianist Alfredo Rodriguez Unveils ‘Coral Way’: A Captivating Tale of Family, Miami, and Cuban Roots
Alfredo Rodriguez – Coral Way (Avenue Records, 2023) Alfredo Rodriguez, the renowned Cuban pianist and band leader, releases his fantastic new album Coral Way, today,…
View More Pianist Alfredo Rodriguez Unveils ‘Coral Way’: A Captivating Tale of Family, Miami, and Cuban RootsAcclaimed Cuban Pianist Hilario Durán Releases “Cry Me A River” Music Video
Canada-based Cuban composer and piano maestro Hilario Durán has released a music video of “Cry Me A River,” the title song of his upcoming album…
View More Acclaimed Cuban Pianist Hilario Durán Releases “Cry Me A River” Music Video