When we talk about Cuban music, is impossible not to mention Arturo Sandoval. But in terms of jazz is when his name is recognized not only by the public of his country, but also most of the world.
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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.
Gonzalo Rubalcaba – The tireless pianist
The Cuban jazz would not be complete without the figure of the virtuoso pianist and composer Gonzalo Rubalcaba.
The genius of Chico O’Farrill
Fusing musical genres has been very common in Cuba. Thus was born the Afro-Cuban jazz mixing some bebop seasoned with son montuno. This subgenre of jazz has among its main exponents the figure of Chico O’Farrill.
Compay Segundo – From Alto Cedro to the top of…
Every country has its musical idols, those that must be mentioned when we talk about music. Our country, undoubtedly, has at its center the incomparable Compay Segundo.
Interactivo – The good Cuban music of this century
Combining the native Cuban rhythms, arrives Interactivo, a group for all ages and all tastes. If you think the son, timba and other rhythms that made up the broad spectrum of music in Cuba are old-fashioned, probably you have not heard to this band.
Giraldo Piloto and his progressive son
Giraldo Piloto Barreto has been inclined towards music since he was very young. He has never denied the influence that his uncle has exerted in his way of doing. He comes from a family of musicians: his father Giraldo Piloto.
Brenda Navarrete wants to conquer the world
If you ask to the young interpreter Brenda Navarrete how she came to music, she will not hesitate to reply that it was “because of her sister Melvis Santa“. Melvis, who had studied piano, made Brenda follow her in her improvisations.
Michel Herrera plays in the jazz’s big leagues
Michel Herrera Alvarez is considered one of the most talented young people in Cuban jazz. He himself recognizes that, as a child, music was not one of his priorities since he always preferred sports (athletics and taekwondo).
Manolito Simonet – The king of the Cuban popular music
Cuba is a country recognized by its great musicians and sonorities; also for its training schools. However, from time to time, self-taught figures emerge and that catch the peoples freshness.
Yissy García – Heart jazz player
Who could imagine that this restless girl named Yissy Garcia had these skills as a percussionist? Anyone who thought about it would have many reasons to do so.
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