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Ibrahim Ferrer
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Rubén González
156,816 listeners
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Compay Segundo
287,165 listeners
Máximo Francisco Repilado Muñoz Telles (November 18, 1907 – July 13, 2003), known professionally as "Compay Segundo", was a Cuban… read moreMáximo Francisco Repilado Muñoz Telles (November 18, 1907 – July 13, 2003), known professionally as "Compay Segundo", was a Cuban trova guitarist, singer and composer. Compay (meaning compadre) Segundo, so called because he was… read moreMáximo Francisco Repilado Muñoz Telles (November 18, 1907 – July 13, 2003), known professionally as "Compay Segundo", was a Cuban trova guitarist, singer and composer. Compay (meaning compadre) Segundo, so called because he was always second voice in his musical partnerships, was born i… read more
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Omara Portuondo
237,230 listeners
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Afro-Cuban All Stars
71,254 listeners
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Afro Cuban All Stars
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Soneros De Verdad
52,046 listeners
Featuring the stars of Buena Vista Social Club, Pio Leiva, Guillermo Rubalcaba and Julio Fernandez. A full-length live performance blending… read moreFeaturing the stars of Buena Vista Social Club, Pio Leiva, Guillermo Rubalcaba and Julio Fernandez. A full-length live performance blending traditional Spanish sound with Afro-Cuban rhythms. The performers include Luis Frank, Manuel De L… read moreFeaturing the stars of Buena Vista Social Club, Pio Leiva, Guillermo Rubalcaba and Julio Fernandez. A full-length live performance blending traditional Spanish sound with Afro-Cuban rhythms. The performers include Luis Frank, Manuel De La Cruz, Richard Camelo, Jesus Rubalcaba, Pio Leiva, and Yanko Pizaco. View wiki
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Eliades Ochoa
139,527 listeners
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Guillermo Portabales
68,892 listeners
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Willie Colón
450,258 listeners
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