There are facts that say that the musical talent is on the genes, and it is transmitted from one generation to another. This is the case of the Cuban singer Haydée Milanés, whose name can only be associated with his father, the celebrated guitarist, composer and songwriter of the Nueva Trova, Pablo Milanés.
If we talk about Cuban music, a name to be mentioned is Alexander Abreu.
Recognized as one of the best trumpet players of his time, this formidable Cuban musician is credited with about 130 songs and to have worked with a long list of artists of the highest international reputation.
Kelvis Ochoa continues captivating with his voice several generations of Cubans. This brilliant singer and songwriter take part in the most innovative projects of Cuban music.
When we speak about Cuban popular music, it should be mentioned without any hesitation Puppy Pedroso and Los que son son. César Puppy Pedroso as a pianist, composer and arranger, has made his mark as a founder member of Los Van Van
Adalberto Alvarez, also known as “El Caballero del Son”, is a Cuban pianist, singer, composer and bandleader.
In Cuban music the name Alfonso means one of the families with most historical and musical work on the island.
There are artists who are born to make music and there are others that go beyond: those born to convey a message that uses music as a vehicle.
Cuban music creation has enjoyed great artists in each of its rhythms. Within the composition for orchestra and guitar mastership stands Sergio Vitier, musician and intellectual.
Cuba has in its cultural repertoire great composers, but perhaps none has reached the stature of Ernesto Lecuona.
The large musical tradition of Cuba and the quality of their artists, like X Alfonso, imply that the present-day artists feel their ancestors like a great family. Of this musical family, the youngest virtuosos take what they take, but without ever forgetting to add...