Chucho Valdes´music runs through his blood. His mother was a piano teacher and singer, while his father, Bebo Valdes, carved out for itself a place in Cuban music.
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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.
Irakere – A name that makes history
With a history of almost 42 years, Irakere is undoubtedly one of the most iconic bands of modern Cuban music.
The cajón in Cuban music
The cajón has its origin in the Peru of the nineteenth century, although it could date from a time before.
Bola de Nieve – Musical avalanche
There are many theories about the origin of the nickname Bola de Nieve (Snowball). Some claim that was devised by the inhabitants of the hometown of the musician,
Toques del Rio – A new Cuban sound
Toques de Río, founded in Pinar del Rio in March 2002, is a group that defends alternative music and whose purpose has been to give continuity to the work of relevant personalities such as Benny Moré,
The double meaning in music – The Guayabero
Marieta por un trabajo, me cobra tres cuartos reales, mi vida eres muy carera, yo puse los materiales…
Marieta a mi me pido, tres pesos con disimulo, y dijo que me pagaba, con el tiempo y sin apuro…
Havana World Music 2018 – With music everything gets fixed!
Once again, artists of the whole world will gather in Havana to fill of music and joy the Cubans’ capital city.
And it is that already has become a beautiful tradition to celebrate side by side, at the third month of the year, the Havana World Music…
What is it about Van Van that are still on the top?
Van Van is still causing sensation. Regarding the news of the nomination of the album “La Fantasía” in the category of Best Tropical Salsa Album of the 16th edition of the Grammy Latino, members of the group were honored and very happy.
Music lessons in Cuba? – “El Cerro” has the key
I am Cuban, but from a very special place. Born and raised in El Cerro, from the cradle I was surrounded by the music of the rumba cajón, the songs of the nueva trova that my mother heard, the punto guajiro sang by grandmother
Details for the Havana World Music festival are finalized
Organized by the prestigious member of the band Síntesis and music producer Eme Alfonso, the third edition of the Havana World Music will be held in the capital from 24th to 27th of March 2016.
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