Alejandro David Falcon Rodríguez was born in Matanzas, the birthplace of danzón, on May 18th, 1981.
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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.
A festival for the organ
When the French arrived in Cuba they did not imagine they were taking with them, one of the greatest musical traditions. –“A wooden crate that is producing music!”
The Cuban anthem and musical expression
Al combate corred, bayameses, que la patria os contempla orgullosa. No temáis una muerte gloriosa, que morir por la Patria es vivir. En cadenas vivir, es vivir en afrenta y oprobio sumido. Del clarín escuchad el sonido. ¡A las armas valientes corred! Since we are kids...
The areito – Indigenous musical expression
Columbus reached the shores of the island in 1492 and thought to be India, which is why he called Indians.
Musical Tours in Havana
Unlike traditional music schools, the aim of Havana Music School is not limited to teach you to play Cuban rhythms in the instrument of your choice.
Music lessons in Cuba – A luxury opportunity
Those enjoying music lessons in Cuba say that us, Cuban people, carry the music in our blood. Those who have seen Cuba from abroad talk about the unique symphony that our cities represent each day.
Gaston Joya – The Cuban bass
Ángel Gaston Joya Perellada, better known in the artistic world as Gaston Joya, is considered one of the best contrabass players in Cuba.
Why go to Cuba to study music?
When we talk about Cuba, immediately it jumps to our mind his hospitable people, beaches, rum, tobacco… and music! This Caribbean country is imbued with the magic of its sounds, and is world famous for the quality of its musicians and the variety of rhythms that have...
Justo Vega y Adolfo Alfonso – Masters of repentismo
When it comes to popular music in Cuba, there is a mandatory word: Repentismo. Is this a kind of poetry of popular character, transmitted orally and powerful in our fields. His satirical burlesque subject ends up being a real duel or controversy between various artists.
Havana Music School – Learning Cuban music in the XXIst century
For centuries, the teaching of music has followed a classical model that requires a high level of commitment and time from the student before he or she can master a genre or instrument.
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