Fueled by a rediscovery of all things Cuban, international DJ's, epicurean hipsters, and all manner of hedonistic enthusiasts have embraced "El Cubanismo" - particularly in the realms of music and cuisine. The unique flavor and composition of Cuban coffee mirrors the sounds that emanate from the island: Robust, dark, and delicious. Cafecito refers to the extremely potent shot-sized cup o ...
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One of the original exponents of the true "Miami Sound"-way before Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine's spin on Cuban rhythms started to bubble in the clubs, Orchestra Suprema - one of the first original Cuban salsa bands to record in the U.S., completely ruled the roost in Miami with their infectious rhythms and explosive energy. When Suprema played a dance, they drew thousands of p ...
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In the late 40's and early 50's, the Cuban bandleader Luis Santi was a top attraction in the Havana nightclubs, appeared regularly on Cuban television and was a featured artist on Cuban radio station CMQ in Havana throughout the 50's. His appeal was not limited to the island of Cuba, Luis Santi's music soon spread to Mexico, South America and Europe. Like so many Cuban musicians of his time, he fl ...
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News Updated: March 09, 2006
As principle arranger for the famed Tropicana nightclub house-band of 1950's Havana , Bebo Valdés (or Valdez , as his name is often misspelled) developed a reputation as a master arranger. His unique skills were constantly in demand and his arrangem ...
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One of Cuba 's most celebrated musicians, the great blind pianist Frank Emilio Flynn (b. 1921 – d. 2001) has often been described as a “One man Buena Vista Social Club” and was one of the key progenitors of the Latin Jazz movement. This rare, c ...
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The Sonotone label was founded in Cuba in 1956 by a very innovative producer named Manuel Mato. Mato’s great love for the classic music of his native land inspired him to seek out the cream of the crop of Cuban artists. These musicians and singers ...
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