Blessed with Afro-Cuban roots and based in Canada, a female duo called OKAN gives a melodically and rhythmically rich shout out to Oshun (an Orisha…
A rich Shout Out to the Orisha Ochún
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Okan’s Third Album ‘Okantomi’ Echoes Afro-Cuban Heritage and Immigrant Experiences
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,…
Interview with Exceptional Cuban Band Okan
Okan, an excellent Cuban band based in Toronto, has released its second album titled Espiral (Spiral) on Lulaworld Records. Okan is directed by two highly…
Imaginative Woman-Led Cuban Alchemy
Okan – Sombras (Lulaworld Records, 2019) Okan is a highly talented Toronto-based world music ensemble rooted in Afro-Cuban music led by Cuban multi-instrumentalists and composers…
APAP 2020: “Risk and Resilience” Part II
Part II: The Stand-Outs, APAP Global Music Showcases The seriously fun part during APAP’s annual conference in New York City is deciding which showcases to…
Music for Hispanic Heritage Month 2018
Throughout September and October, the Spanish-speaking nations and Hispanic residents in the United States celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) in the United States.…