Alejo Carpentier published in Mexico in 1946 a book entitled “Music in Cuba”. Paradoxical was the fact we know from the author be part of a movement called magical realism…
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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.
Brief history of Cuban reggaeton (Part II)
The Cuban reggaeton developed and grew tremendously in popularity in the first decade of the century. During this period the number of reggaeton bands multiply and the public increasingly became more interested in this new genre.
AfroCuban Percussion
The fame of the Cuban percussionists has reached an international level, the skill with which they manage their instrument and the ability to express their emotions in the rhythms imbricated in our nation. The timpani, the conga and bongo are indelible markers of...
Havana Music School – Modern and centenary
Each morning, San Cristobal of Havana wakes up between the aroma of coffee and cocks crowing to continue their centuries-old history. Soon he will be 500 years founded,
Idania Valdes – Buena Vista Social Club princess
Born in Havana on February 14, 1982, Idania Valdes with her 35 years of life has become one of the indispensable names in Cuban music.
Instituto Superior de Arte – Talent factory
Its creation dates from 1976, however, some of the designs of its emblematic structures come from 1961.
Enrique Jorrin and the chachachá
You can not talk about Cuban music without mentioning Enrique Jorrin, the charismatic creator of the chachachá
Silvio Rodríguez – The voice of the Cuban nueva trova
When we talk about the musical revolution in Cuba after 59, we should always mention the Nueva Trova movement.
Percussion Workshops in Cuba
Percussion workshops in Cuba have always been something interesting for any music students in any country.
The bolero – Cuban one hundred percent
The bolero (similar only in name to the Spanish one) arose in the late nineteenth century in Santiago de Cuba.
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