The Venezuelan cuatro (cuatro venezolano) is a smaller, four-stringed instrument that belongs to the guitar family and is often used for strumming. It arrived in…
The Venezuelan Cuatro, the Essential Guitar of Venezuela
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Artist Profiles: Irene Farrera
Music was Irene Farerra’s first language. Her earliest memories of Venezuela are full of song and dancing feet. “Music is part of every celebration and…
Artist Profiles: Cheo Hurtado
Asdrúbal José Hurtado, better known as Cheo Hurtado is an acclaimed musician, who received many awards and plays the four-string cuatro, in addition to several…
Cuatro Mastery and Hip Shaking Cumbia at EXIB 2016 Day 3 Showcases
Inberoamerican Music Expo (EXIB) organizers were forced to move the outdoor showcase venues to the historic Teatro Garcia de Resende. The beautiful renovated theater turned…