It is almost impossible to separate dance from Cuban music. Although the Cuban way of dancing is taught all over the world, there is no better place to learn it than in Havana.
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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.
Rumbatá – Rumba with religious drums
The Rumbatá musical ensemble manages to link the traditional rumba with different sounds with great success through a production of exquisite arrangements and contemporary lyrics.
The Trovuntivitis – Over 20 years of good Trova
Trovuntivitis, a cultural project devoted to the Trova movement in the city of Santa Clara, has become a national and international musical phenomenon.
The Cuban Salsa and the “rueda de Casino”
Although originally danced with other rhythms, the “rueda de casino” is inextricably linked to Cuban salsa. And what better way to learn to dance it than in Havana?
The 21st century and Cuban music – The 12 most influential albums
It is not only a vast inventory of the best of these last 20 years in Cuban music, our selection is almost a perfect shopping list to see how much Cuban music has evolved, honored and shone in the 21st century.
Julieta Venegas – An all-time fashion latin star
Born in 1970 in California from Mexican parents, Julieta Venegas is a composer, artist and music who for over two decades have stood out as one of the most popular female singers in Latin America. Her musical work covers alternative genres, indie pop, indie rock, rock and Latin pop.
Online music lessons in times of pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken humanity by surprise, forcing us to change our habits and customs. One of the sectors hardest hit by the isolation measures necessary to contain the disease is entertainment, and especially music.
Female bands in Cuba: from D’Aida to Sexto Sentido
Little space we have if we are talking about female bands in Cuba who have cultivated Cuban music, or the importance that women have had in the history and development of the cultural heritage of our country.
Cuban Music teachers: sincerity and expertise
How a great musician is form? Definitely, talent is an aspect which influences, as well as family and social environment. However, practical and theoretical studies are essential: even self-learners at some point have to recur to a teacher, if they wish to advance their musical career.
Ladies and gentlemen – Just Adalberto Alvarez
Adalberto Alvarez, also known as “El Caballero del Son”, is a Cuban pianist, singer, composer and bandleader.
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