When we write the recent history of Cuban popular music, is impossible not to mention the figure of Polo Montañez. Without having studied music
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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.
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
Celia Cruz – Spreading sugar
Celia Cruz´s prolific career earned her the name of Queen of Salsa, appellative who she honors throughout her life.
Reynier Mariño – A Cuban flamenco
Reynier Mariño is a guitarist and composer, and according to his own words, the genre came to him by chance: “[…] I had the joy of receiving a cassette with the music of Paco de Lucía and the theme Entre dos Aguas, […] and me I fell in love with it […] “.
Juan Formell – Teacher of teachers
“For us it is a commitment to defend what he left behind. Ay Juanito, come down and look at this! ” With these words ended a concert that Los Van Van offered on the steps of the Havana University,
Juana Bacallao – The Cuban show woman
As Juana Bacallao says “I can not go out on the street because the people adore me” and “this ugly face was sent by God to Earth to amuse people.” And there is no person who refers to Juana Bacallao without a smile.
Paulo FG – Timbero par excellence
Paulo Fernández Gallo or Paulo FG (his stage name), does not want to digress in metaphors because he considers direct language to be more practical for dance music and that the public receives it better.
Frank Delgado – An honest troubadour
“We are not merchants, we decide to make art and I have always been a troubadour […].
Camerata Romeu – An unprecedented female orchestra
The Camerata Romeu is a Cuban musical group integrated only by women. The exclusivity of its repertoire, the scenic beauty, the excellent work as a whole, the refined academic training and interpretive sensitivity, make it proposals exceptional.
Study music in Cuba is an experience for all your life
A French friend once told me that every time he came to Cuba he was surprised to find a completely unknown artist.
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