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Mi Son
35,164 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 -
Orquesta Sublime
30,754 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 -
Los Guaracheros De Oriente
47,618 listeners
Florencio Santana, Gerardo Macia, Felix Escobar and Nico Saquito founded Los Guaracheros de Oriente (The Guaracha Players of Oriente) in 19… read moreFlorencio Santana, Gerardo Macia, Felix Escobar and Nico Saquito founded Los Guaracheros de Oriente (The Guaracha Players of Oriente) in 1940. Saquito, who passed away in 1981, was one of Cuba's most prolific and beloved song-writer… read moreFlorencio Santana, Gerardo Macia, Felix Escobar and Nico Saquito founded Los Guaracheros de Oriente (The Guaracha Players of Oriente) in 1940. Saquito, who passed away in 1981, was one of Cuba's most prolific and beloved song-writers and many of his songs are classics of the Cuban repertoire… read more -
Afro-Cuban Jazz Project
29,205 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 -
Vieja Trova Santiaguera
51,023 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 -
Todos Estrellas
15,604 listeners
An all-star line-up of some of contemporary Cuban music's best artists, Todos Estrellas represents the virtuosity and respect for trad… read moreAn all-star line-up of some of contemporary Cuban music's best artists, Todos Estrellas represents the virtuosity and respect for tradition that typifies the Cuban music scene. Pianist Guillermo Rubalcaba, the father of Latin jazz p… read moreAn all-star line-up of some of contemporary Cuban music's best artists, Todos Estrellas represents the virtuosity and respect for tradition that typifies the Cuban music scene. Pianist Guillermo Rubalcaba, the father of Latin jazz phenomenon Gonzalo, and leader of Charanga Rubalcaba, lends a… read more -
Barbarito Torres
18,800 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 -
Celina González
28,722 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 -
Septeto Nacional
18,054 listeners
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 -
Septeto Nacional de Ignacio Piñeiro
23,381 listeners
Septeto Nacional (National Septet), or the Septeto Nacional de Ignacio Piñeiro, is a group credited with expanding the Son (music) musical … read moreSepteto Nacional (National Septet), or the Septeto Nacional de Ignacio Piñeiro, is a group credited with expanding the Son (music) musical style after Arsenio Rodríguez hits. It added the trumpet to percussion, vocals, and strings. The g… read moreSepteto Nacional (National Septet), or the Septeto Nacional de Ignacio Piñeiro, is a group credited with expanding the Son (music) musical style after Arsenio Rodríguez hits. It added the trumpet to percussion, vocals, and strings. The group started as a sextet in 1927 in Central Havana. In 1929 … read more