The Cuban clave: an instrument that oozes cubanía
Among the instruments used by the Cuban traditional orchestras, we find the Cuban clave. They are easy to recognize: it consists in two separate...
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The Cuban anthem and musical expression
Al combate corred, bayameses, que la patria os contempla orgullosa. No temáis una muerte gloriosa, que morir por la Patria es vivir. En cadenas...
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AfroCuban Percussion
The percussion has been one of the main branches of AfroCuban music developed on the island. The fame of the Cuban percussionists has reached an...
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Mongo Santamaria, master of the bongo
Ramón Santamaría Rodríguez, also known as Mongo Santamaria, born on April 7th, 1917 in the Havana neighborhood of Jesus Maria. From his childhood...
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The unforgettable magic of Tata Guines
Alejo Federico Aristides Soto, better known in music as Tata Guines, was a true virtuoso of Cuban percussion that created a new style. From humble...
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A Bata drum is a drum made of wood whose main characteristic is that it has two cones, one bigger than the other. It is a percussion instrument...
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Irakere, a name that makes history
With a history of almost 42 years, Irakere is undoubtedly one of the most iconic bands of modern Cuban music. Founded by Armando Sequeira Romeu as...
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The enigmatic sound of Cuban shekere
Originally from Africa, shekere is a percussion instrument consisting of a dry, hollow gourd, which is covered with a network accounts (stones...
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The Punto Guajiro in the Cuban popular music
Cuban music, like our whole culture, is made up of European and African elements, but the peasant song is based on their Hispanic background. The...
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Chano Pozo, Cuban’s drum
Luciano Pozo Gonzalez, known as “Chano Pozo”, was a great Cuban percussionist, composer, singer and dancer. Despite his brief career (died at 33...
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Enjoying good jazz at La Zorra y el Cuervo
Located on the busy 23rd Street, between O and N, Vedado, La Zorra y el Cuervo is one of the most famous jazz clubs in Cuba. Without parallel into...
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Why go to Cuba to study music?
When we talk about Cuba, immediately it jumps to our mind his hospitable people, beaches, rum, tobacco… and music! This Caribbean country is...
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