Behind the famous song “Bailando” heard -and enjoyed- by people all around the world, there is a great and versatile artist who never gets tired of moving into new genres and try new melodies.
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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.
Buena Fe returns – Mending broken hearts
Pop-rock has in Cuba performers who have made history, and one example is Buena Fe. The idea of the group was born in the province of Guantanamo, but began just as a duo of Israel Rojas and Yoel Martínez.
Habana Abierta – Cuban music out of the corner
No party ends in Havana when Habana Abierta music sounds. As the “Grupo de Experimentación Sonora del ICAIC” (GESI)
Alejandro Falcon supports the Cuban culture
Alejandro David Falcon Rodríguez was born in Matanzas, the birthplace of danzón, on May 18th, 1981.
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.
Buena Vista Social Club – Cuban music to order
During the 40s’ of the last century, Havana was privileged by the presence of social clubs. In these places the Havana society gathered to dance and enjoy the music.
William Vivanco has it all figured out
William Vivanco is known as one of the main representatives of the so-called Nueva Trova Creole on the island.
Havana World Music 2022 – Roots and free expressions
After two years of postponement due to the pandemic, Havana World Music 2022 returns in its eighth edition. This alternative music event will feature the participation of newly established exponents of fusion music.
Ruben Gonzalez – Piano and Cubania
Ruben Gonzalez is one of the Cuban pianists who contributed the most to the development of the instrument on the island, which he demonstrated by joining the Buena Vista Social Club.
Carlos Alfonso – The soul of Sintesis
Bassist, composer, singer and director, Carlos Alfonso is the cornerstone on which that legend of Cuban music, the Síntesis group, was built.
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