When talking about Cuban music genres that come to our mind, among others, are the son and rumba.
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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.
Gerardo Alfonso – A Cuban singer for the world
Which Cuban doesn’t know the song Sábanas Blancas? Its author, Gerardo Alfonso, painted a mural that conveys the spirit of the Cuban capital in a single stroke.
Omara Portuondo – The Buenavista´s Diva
The female voices have earned a top place in Cuban music. Much of this fame is due to historical Las D’Aida quartet.
Diana Fuentes – The newest of fusion music
The extensive and profound musical traditions of Cuba bring often their artists to inherit their skills from one generation to the next.
Issac Delgado continues telling the time
Hundreds of groups and salsa artists try to get a space in the Cuban public’s preference.
Bebo Valdes – Rhythm and improvisation
If you admire Cuban rhythms, you have probably heard about Bebo Valdes. This brilliant pianist, composer, arranger and Cuban bandleader, is considered a star of popular music and Afro-Cuban jazz.
Olga Guillot – The Queen of Bolero
A star shines with passion in Cuban music. That’s Olga Guillot, the Queen of Bolero. With a track record unparalleled, this singer has popularized the most beautiful songs and also made numerous films
Polo Montañez – Natural guajiro
When we write the recent history of Cuban popular music, is impossible not to mention the figure of Polo Montañez. Without having studied music
Mongo Santamaria – Master of the congas
Ramón Santamaría Rodríguez, also known as Mongo Santamaria, born on April 7th, 1917 in the Havana neighborhood of Jesus Maria. From his childhood he was interested in the drumbeat
Paquito D’Rivera – A huge Cuban musician
Francisco de Jesus Rivera Figueras, known to all as Paquito D’Rivera, is one of the most glorious of Cuban music. His works as arranger and composer makes him one of the greatest and more complete artists that this island has given in recent years.
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