The Cuban Tres guitar is native to the Eastern part of the Island. In fact, the first reference to the instrument dates from 1892, during the carnival of Santiago de Cuba.
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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.
Laritza Bacallao – The young Cuban diva
According to the specialized critic, on stage Laritza Bacallao resembles an erupting volcano. However, far from him, is a simple, jovial young distant from the traditional image of the great divas.
Cuban children’s songs – From Teresita Fernandez to Liuba María Hevia (Part 1)
I still remember those Saturday afternoons in the 70s of the last century, when my mother took me to the Plaza de la Catedral, near the bay and in the heart of the Historic Center of Old Havana.
The Cuban clave in the Cuban music
If we talk about the Cuban clave, we talk about Cuba.
Although simple in appearance, to dominate the syncopated rhythm of the Cuban clave is an art that can be learned, though it runs in the blood of Cuban naturally.
Amadeo Roldan Conservatory
The Amadeo Roldan Conservatory was not always named like that. With the name of musical academy “Dr. Juan Ramon O’Farrill” was inaugurated, on October 2nd, 1903.
Aldo Lopez-Gavilan: simple genius
Aldo Lopez-Gavilan composed for the first time with only four years old.
When the orishas sounded
In 1999 it came to light in France a hip hop album entitled “A lo cubano” in this musical style blended with Cuban music, was the origin of Orishas. At that time there were four different voices that brought a unique twist. Four young Cubans: Roldan, Hiram (Ruzzo),...
National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba – 56 years of good music
The National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba is one of the most important and oldest musical institutions of the country.
Fabrica de Arte Cubano – Live the bohemian atmosphere
To find the Fabrica de Arte Cubano in Havana is simple. Shortly before the end of the Vedado and Playa next to the foot of the Iron Bridge…
Brief history of Cuban rock (final)
At the beginning of the new century with the recognition by the music company Adolfo Guzman of some rock bands as professionals…
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