Celia Cruz´s prolific career earned her the name of Queen of Salsa, appellative who she honors throughout her life.
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In this section we want you to get to know in detail everything related to the history of Cuban music, from its origins to the most recent artists.
Cachao Lopez a genius of the bass
In the music world, Cuba has a special place not only for the excellent musicians who have given. Many genres have been born in this land and have become famous. Mambo is one of them.
José Luis Cortes – Tosco only by nickname
José Luis Cortes, known as El Tosco, was born on October 5, 1951 in Villa Clara and started his music studies early.
He was part as flutist of important Cuban groups, such as Los Van Van and Irakere, next to the prestigious Chucho Valdés.
Haila Mompie – The diva of the son
Haila Mompie González was born in the province of Las Tunas on January 28, 1974. Her father, an amateur singer, and her mother, a hair stylist, both allowed her from a very young age to make small incursions into music and dancing.
Noel Nicola – The “quiet” of the Nueva Trova
It is not possible to speak of the denominated Song of Author, Trova, New Trova or Protest Song without naming Noel Nicola. Along with singers as renowned as Pablo Milanés, Vicente Feliú and Silvio Rodríguez, a voice and a guitar rose in the figure of Noel Nicola, author of essential songs of Cuban music.
Juan Formell – Teacher of teachers
“For us it is a commitment to defend what he left behind. Ay Juanito, come down and look at this! ” With these words ended a concert that Los Van Van offered on the steps of the Havana University,
Dayme Arocena – The youngest Cuban jazz revelation
The jazz singer Dayme Arocena is a revelation for those who have a different concept of Cuban music. Her charisma and vocal talent, coupled with the ability to adapt to the most varied trends, have allowed her to be at the forefront of contemporary music.
Juana Bacallao – The Cuban show woman
As Juana Bacallao says “I can not go out on the street because the people adore me” and “this ugly face was sent by God to Earth to amuse people.” And there is no person who refers to Juana Bacallao without a smile.
Paulo FG – Timbero par excellence
Paulo Fernández Gallo or Paulo FG (his stage name), does not want to digress in metaphors because he considers direct language to be more practical for dance music and that the public receives it better.
Havana DPrimera
When in 2008 the Cabaret Turquino, belonging to the Hotel Habana Libre, exhibited the first performance of the orchestra Havana DPrimera, had just become part of the history of a primordial grouping in Cuban dance music.
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