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Septeto Nacional
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Cuban sonero and composer Ignacio Piñeiro founded Sexteto Nacional in 1927, as Columbia Records’ answer to RCA Victor’s popular Sexteto Hab… read moreCuban sonero and composer Ignacio Piñeiro founded Sexteto Nacional in 1927, as Columbia Records’ answer to RCA Victor’s popular Sexteto Habanero. Both groups added the trumpet, and so defined the classic septet sound. Today, third-genera… read moreCuban sonero and composer Ignacio Piñeiro founded Sexteto Nacional in 1927, as Columbia Records’ answer to RCA Victor’s popular Sexteto Habanero. Both groups added the trumpet, and so defined the classic septet sound. Today, third-generation descendants of Septeto Nacional continue to define Cuba… read more -
Roberto Faz
14,539 listeners
Cuban singer and conductor. Popular in the 50s and 60s. Before he became a member of the salsa band Conjunto Roberto Faz he was a singer in… read moreCuban singer and conductor. Popular in the 50s and 60s. Before he became a member of the salsa band Conjunto Roberto Faz he was a singer in Conjunto Casino. Popular or famous Roberto Faz songs: Comprension, Tumba Brava, Nadie Baila Como … read moreCuban singer and conductor. Popular in the 50s and 60s. Before he became a member of the salsa band Conjunto Roberto Faz he was a singer in Conjunto Casino. Popular or famous Roberto Faz songs: Comprension, Tumba Brava, Nadie Baila Como Yo, Bailando Mi Son, Con Felicidad, Dulce Imposible, Goza la… read more -
Celeste Mendoza
10,959 listeners
Celeste Mendoza, who was born in Santiago de Cuba, sang ballads with a convincing heft in her voice, a depth of emotion that made them work… read moreCeleste Mendoza, who was born in Santiago de Cuba, sang ballads with a convincing heft in her voice, a depth of emotion that made them work. But it was her singing of guaguancos, the music of the street rumbas, that made her famous. When… read moreCeleste Mendoza, who was born in Santiago de Cuba, sang ballads with a convincing heft in her voice, a depth of emotion that made them work. But it was her singing of guaguancos, the music of the street rumbas, that made her famous. When she sang them – a good example is her version of … read more -
Celina González
29,304 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 -
Grupo Monumental
2,557 listeners
Cuban Funk / Son fusion group in the 1970s/1980s, led by Daniel Rojas, singers: Arturo Clenton, Lorenzo Esquivel & Andrés Hidalgo. View wikiCuban Funk / Son fusion group in the 1970s/1980s, led by Daniel Rojas, singers: Arturo Clenton, Lorenzo Esquivel & Andrés Hidalgo. View wikiCuban Funk / Son fusion group in the 1970s/1980s, led by Daniel Rojas, singers: Arturo Clenton, Lorenzo Esquivel & Andrés Hidalgo. View wiki -
Rita Montaner
4,662 listeners
Rita Montaner, born Rita Aurelia Fulcida Montaner y Facenda (Guanabacoa, 20 August 1900 – Havana, 17 April 1958), was a Cuban singer, piani… read moreRita Montaner, born Rita Aurelia Fulcida Montaner y Facenda (Guanabacoa, 20 August 1900 – Havana, 17 April 1958), was a Cuban singer, pianist, actress and star of stage, film, radio and television. In Cuban parlance, she was a vedette (a… read moreRita Montaner, born Rita Aurelia Fulcida Montaner y Facenda (Guanabacoa, 20 August 1900 – Havana, 17 April 1958), was a Cuban singer, pianist, actress and star of stage, film, radio and television. In Cuban parlance, she was a vedette (a star), and she was well-known in Mexico City, Paris, Miami … read more -
Sexteto Habanero
10,061 listeners
In the early 20th Century, three Cuban musicians created the Oriental Trío to play folklore music from the western part of the island. The … read moreIn the early 20th Century, three Cuban musicians created the Oriental Trío to play folklore music from the western part of the island. The trio later added members, changed its name to Sexteto Habanero, and was the first and most influen… read moreIn the early 20th Century, three Cuban musicians created the Oriental Trío to play folklore music from the western part of the island. The trio later added members, changed its name to Sexteto Habanero, and was the first and most influential son player, a vivid Afro-Hispanic fusion of musical sty… read more -
Eduardo Saborit
2,414 listeners
He was born in Campechuela, he is the author of very famous pieces such as “Cuba, que linda es Cuba” and the march of the alphabetization… read moreHe was born in Campechuela, he is the author of very famous pieces such as “Cuba, que linda es Cuba” and the march of the alphabetization, which describes the labor of thousands of youths aimed at the eradication of illiteracy in Cuba … read moreHe was born in Campechuela, he is the author of very famous pieces such as “Cuba, que linda es Cuba” and the march of the alphabetization, which describes the labor of thousands of youths aimed at the eradication of illiteracy in Cuba in 1961. Each year, a music contest is held in Cuba dedicated to his memory. View wiki -
Maria Teresa Vera
16,547 listeners
María Teresa Vera (Guanajay, February 6, 1895 – Havana, December 17, 1965) was a Cuban singer, guitarist and composer. She was an outstandi… read moreMaría Teresa Vera (Guanajay, February 6, 1895 – Havana, December 17, 1965) was a Cuban singer, guitarist and composer. She was an outstanding example of the Cuban trova movement. She started her career as a singer in 1911 in a theatre wh… read moreMaría Teresa Vera (Guanajay, February 6, 1895 – Havana, December 17, 1965) was a Cuban singer, guitarist and composer. She was an outstanding example of the Cuban trova movement. She started her career as a singer in 1911 in a theatre where she sang the criolla Mercedes of Manuel Corona. Her firs… read more -
Trio Matamoros
28,906 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