The history of the drums in Cuba goes back to the times before the Spanish conquest. The aborigines of the island possessed a kind of drum whose sound…
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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.
Sintesis: more than a music band – An institution
One of the most popular and well-known musical groups within the Cuban musical horizon is Sintesis group.
Alain Perez – Master of Cuban Music
Alain Perez is currently for many people the best Cuban bassist. Perhaps his name is not rapidly associate as one of the stars of Cuban music.
How to study music in Cuba?
Study music in Cuba is not the same as studying music elsewhere in the world. This island has many recognized institutions…
José Luis Quintana “Changuito” – Master of Percussion
“It’s one thing to be a tremendous virtuoso musician and performer, and it’s another to be a living legend”.
The Cuban tres – Symbol of a rich musical tradition
The Cuban Tres guitar is native to the Eastern part of the Island. In fact, the first reference to the instrument dates from 1892, during the carnival of Santiago de Cuba.
Laritza Bacallao – The young Cuban diva
According to the specialized critic, on stage Laritza Bacallao resembles an erupting volcano. However, far from him, is a simple, jovial young distant from the traditional image of the great divas.
Cuban children’s songs – From Teresita Fernandez to Liuba María Hevia (Part 1)
I still remember those Saturday afternoons in the 70s of the last century, when my mother took me to the Plaza de la Catedral, near the bay and in the heart of the Historic Center of Old Havana.
The Cuban clave in the Cuban music
If we talk about the Cuban clave, we talk about Cuba.
Although simple in appearance, to dominate the syncopated rhythm of the Cuban clave is an art that can be learned, though it runs in the blood of Cuban naturally.
Amadeo Roldan Conservatory
The Amadeo Roldan Conservatory was not always named like that. With the name of musical academy “Dr. Juan Ramon O’Farrill” was inaugurated, on October 2nd, 1903.
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