Harold López-Nussa is a Cuban pianist and composer, born into a musical family in Havana on July 13, 1983. His father, uncle, and late mother…
Harold López-Nussa: Bridging Musical Traditions Through His Piano
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‘Vida,’ the New Album by Omara Portuondo, the Glamorous Cuban Lady of Filin
Omara Portuondo – Vida (One World Records, 2023) Omara Portuondo, the Cuban grand lady of ‘filin,’ has released her superb latest album, “Vida” in 2023.…
Acclaimed Pianist Harold López-Nussa Set to Release ‘Timba a la Americana’ on Blue Note Records
Cuban pianist and composer, Harold López-Nussa, has recently inked a deal with Blue Note Records, and he has now unveiled the release date of his…
Emilio Moret, a Leading Figure in Cuban music
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…
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…