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Tag: Cuban rumba

Album reviews

Irresistible Cuban Dance Music from Héctor Valentín

Angel Romero March 24, 2021 No Comments bolerosCuban musicCuban rumbaHéctor Valentínson cubanotimba

Héctor Valentín – Me Quité (Tumi Music, 2021) Me Quité is the new album from captivating Cuban singer Héctor Valentín Larrondo Ricardo, better known as…

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Interviews

Interview with Latin Jazz Musician and Educator John Santos

Angel Romero July 15, 2020 No Comments Afro-Cuban musicCuban musicCuban rumbaJohn SantosLatin jazzMachete Ensemblepercussion

Latin Jazz percussionist, educator, and social activist John Santos is set to release a new album titled ‘Art of the Descarga‘ on August 7, 2020…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Pancho Quinto

Angel Romero May 8, 2018 No Comments CubaCuban musicCuban rumbaPancho Quinto

Francisco Hernández Mora, better known as Pancho Quinto, was born on April 23, 1933. He was a Cuban rumba percussionist, teacher and founder of Yoruba…

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Artist Profiles: Clave y Guaguancó

Angel Romero April 29, 2018 No Comments Clave y GuaguancóCubaCuban musicCuban rumba

Clave y Guaguancó Founded in Cuba more than 50 years ago, legendary group Clave y Guaguancó is dedicated to researching and developing the true traditions…

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Artist Profiles: Los Muñequitos de Matanzas

Angel Romero March 11, 2017 No Comments CubaCuban musicCuban rumbaguaguancóLos Muñequitos de Matanzas

Los Muñequitos de Matanzas is a distinguished Cuban rumba group. It was created in 1952 under the name of Guaguancó Matancero. Los Muñequitos de Matanzas…

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