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Mi Son
36,431 listeners
Founded in Havana in 1992, the septet Mi Son updates the tradtional son with modern twists. For example, in place of the solo trumpet that typically plays the melodies, Mi Son uses violin. The result is a unique sound that blends elements of son septet with charanga. Most of the members of Mi Son… read more
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Orquesta Sublime
31,235 listeners
Orquesta Sublime was founded in Cuba in 1956 by flautist Melquiades Fundora as a Cuban Charanga orchestra. The group, which actual found some pre-embargo success in tours to Florida, continues to be a traditional charanga group in that it features a light, organic rhythm section of timbales, acou… read more
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Celina González
29,256 listeners
Celina González (1928 - 2015) was a Cuban singer and songwriter of musica campesina, traditional music of the Cuban countryside. She is bes… read moreCelina González (1928 - 2015) was a Cuban singer and songwriter of musica campesina, traditional music of the Cuban countryside. She is best known for writing Santa Bárbara, one of Celia Cruz's signature songs. Known as the Cuban Qu… read moreCelina González (1928 - 2015) was a Cuban singer and songwriter of musica campesina, traditional music of the Cuban countryside. She is best known for writing Santa Bárbara, one of Celia Cruz's signature songs. Known as the Cuban Queen of Country Music, Celina Gonzalez was born in Jovellanos… read more
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Vieja Trova Santiaguera
55,190 listeners
La Vieja Trova Santiaguera is a Cuban musical band that formed in 1994 and became successful in Europe. Its members are: * Reinaldo Hie… read moreLa Vieja Trova Santiaguera is a Cuban musical band that formed in 1994 and became successful in Europe. Its members are: * Reinaldo Hierrezuelo (Reinaldo Hierrezuelo la O or 'Hierro', solo voice and lead guitar/tres) (Santi… read moreLa Vieja Trova Santiaguera is a Cuban musical band that formed in 1994 and became successful in Europe. Its members are: * Reinaldo Hierrezuelo (Reinaldo Hierrezuelo la O or 'Hierro', solo voice and lead guitar/tres) (Santiago de Cuba, 30 December 1926) * Reinaldo Creagh (Cirilo… read more
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Eliades Ochoa y el Cuarteto Patria
20,722 listeners
Cuban guitarist and singer Eliades Ochoa was born in Cuba on June 22, 1946. He started playing the guitar when he was only six years old. H… read moreCuban guitarist and singer Eliades Ochoa was born in Cuba on June 22, 1946. He started playing the guitar when he was only six years old. He began his professional career as a singer in the band 'Cuarteto Patria', but playing a… read moreCuban guitarist and singer Eliades Ochoa was born in Cuba on June 22, 1946. He started playing the guitar when he was only six years old. He began his professional career as a singer in the band 'Cuarteto Patria', but playing at the 'Buena Vista Social Club' gave him worldwide… read more
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¡Cubanismo!
49,794 listeners
The traditional rhythms of Cuba's horn-driven bands of the 1950s is brought up to date by trumpet player Jesús Alemañy and his fourtee… read moreThe traditional rhythms of Cuba's horn-driven bands of the 1950s is brought up to date by trumpet player Jesús Alemañy and his fourteen piece band, ¡Cubanismo!. Born on October 14th, 1962 in Guanabacoa, Havana, Cuba, he began studyi… read moreThe traditional rhythms of Cuba's horn-driven bands of the 1950s is brought up to date by trumpet player Jesús Alemañy and his fourteen piece band, ¡Cubanismo!. Born on October 14th, 1962 in Guanabacoa, Havana, Cuba, he began studying music at the age of 13 at the Conservatoire Guillermo Tom… read more
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NG La Banda
24,503 listeners
When José Luis Cortés and NG La Banda (NG stands for "Nueva Generación" or "New Generation") burst onto the scene in 19… read moreWhen José Luis Cortés and NG La Banda (NG stands for "Nueva Generación" or "New Generation") burst onto the scene in 1988 they represented a new pinnacle of achievement in the history of Cuban popular music. Using com… read moreWhen José Luis Cortés and NG La Banda (NG stands for "Nueva Generación" or "New Generation") burst onto the scene in 1988 they represented a new pinnacle of achievement in the history of Cuban popular music. Using complex Cuban rythms such as son, songó and rumba blended with … read more
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Afro-Cuban Jazz Project
29,223 listeners
Afro-Cuban Jazz Project is a collective of top-flight Cuban musicians guided by Orlando "Maraca" Valle, an extraordinary flute pl… read moreAfro-Cuban Jazz Project is a collective of top-flight Cuban musicians guided by Orlando "Maraca" Valle, an extraordinary flute player and arranger who spent many years developing his skills as a member of Irakere. Recently, Mar… read moreAfro-Cuban Jazz Project is a collective of top-flight Cuban musicians guided by Orlando "Maraca" Valle, an extraordinary flute player and arranger who spent many years developing his skills as a member of Irakere. Recently, Maraca has gained wide international recognition for his virtuo… read more
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Trio Matamoros
28,712 listeners
Trio Matamoros was one of the most popular early Cuban bands. Formed in 1925 by Miguel Matamoros, Rafael Cueto and Siro Rodriguez, Trio Mat… read moreTrio Matamoros was one of the most popular early Cuban bands. Formed in 1925 by Miguel Matamoros, Rafael Cueto and Siro Rodriguez, Trio Matamoros had a unique brand of musical identity called bolero-son. Beny Moré played with the band fr… read moreTrio Matamoros was one of the most popular early Cuban bands. Formed in 1925 by Miguel Matamoros, Rafael Cueto and Siro Rodriguez, Trio Matamoros had a unique brand of musical identity called bolero-son. Beny Moré played with the band from 1945 to 1947. Elements of swing, mambo and rhumba were in… read more
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Barbarito Torres
18,965 listeners
While well-versed in many different styles, Torres has strong ties to guajiro, a form of Cuban peasant or country music. He even uses a tra… read moreWhile well-versed in many different styles, Torres has strong ties to guajiro, a form of Cuban peasant or country music. He even uses a traditional instrument—the laúd, which is a type of lute with 12 strings. Torres joined the group Ser… read moreWhile well-versed in many different styles, Torres has strong ties to guajiro, a form of Cuban peasant or country music. He even uses a traditional instrument—the laúd, which is a type of lute with 12 strings. Torres joined the group Serenata Yumunina in 1970, but he left a few years later to ser… read more