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Events

Varadero Josone Festival 2023 Brings the Best of Cuban and International Music This August

The beloved Varadero Josone Festival returns once again for another seven-day summer celebration of music. The third edition of the Varadero Josone Festival will take…

Interviews

Les Moncada Chats with Bongo Legend Chucky Lopez

Les Moncada August 25, 2016 No Comments bongos bongosero Chucky Lopez Latin jazz rumba salsa

I met Chucky Lopez in 1973. Eddie Palmieri had moved to the City by the Bay San Francisco, California. Eddie has family there and felt…

Interviews

Les Moncada Chats With Legendary Latin Percussionist and Orchestra Leader Angel “Cachete” Maldonado

Les Moncada February 4, 2016 No Comments bomba congas plena Puerto Rico rumba

There are at times special musicians with the utmost talent and creativity. Angel “Cachete” Maldonado is this type of musician. We will refer to him…