Emilio Moret, a prominent figure in Cuban music, was born on November 25, 1948, in Encrucijada, Villa Clara. His musical journey began at the Ignacio…
Emilio Moret, a Leading Figure in Cuban music
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Iconic Cuban Musician Eliades Ochoa to Release ‘Guajiro’ in May 2023
The revered Cuban singer, guitarist and songwriter, Eliades Ochoa, has announced the upcoming release of his highly anticipated new album, ‘Guajiro‘. Set to hit the…
Son Cubano, the Essential Roots Music of Cuba
In the early 1900s, a musical fusion of Spanish guitars and African drumming emerged in eastern Cuba, giving birth to the vibrant and rhythmic genre…
Güiro, the Essential Salsa Scraper
The güiro, a percussion instrument hailing from Puerto Rico and Cuba, features a hollow gourd with open ends and notches cut along one side. Typically…
Back to the roots for Cuba’s Pavel Urkiza
Pavel Urkiza – Regreso a la tierra (self-release, 2022) Cuban musician Pavel Urkiza returns to his roots on “Regreso a la tierra.” It is a…
Flamenco vocalist Argentina to Perform “Idilio,” her mix of Flamenco and Son Cubano, in Seville
The great flamenco singer, Argentina, will perform on December 2, 2022, at 9:00 p.m., at the Cartuja Center Auditorium in Seville. Argentina will present “Idilio”,…
Acclaimed Cuban Songwriter Pablo Milanés Dies at 79
Renowned Cuban singer-songwriter Pablo Milanés died on November 21, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. He was 79 years old. Milanés was one of the most influential…
Chucho Valdés to Present “The Creation” Concert on November 25 in Berlin
Chucho Valdés is set to present “The Creation” with the Yoruban Orchestra on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Berlin’s Haus der Kulturen der Welt (HKW).…
Eliades Ochoa, Star of Buena Vista Social Club to Perform in London
Eliades Ochoa, one of the stars of Buena Vista Social Club, is set to perform on Friday, 11 November 2022 at the Barbican in London.…
The Cuban Grooves of Lo Ke Ba
Lo Ke Ba – Delirio (Yeti Boy Records, 2022) Lo Ke Ba has released “Delirio”, an album of original Cuban music that features a tasty…