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Artistic illustration of a Cuban big band performing in a 1950s Havana nightclub, evoking the era of Benny Moré

Culture Feb 12, 2026 4 min read

Benny Moré: The Wildman of Rhythm Who Defined Cuban Music

Life and legacy of Benny Moré, Cuba's greatest singer. From the sugarcane fields of Lajas to conquering Havana and Mexico with his unique voice.

1950s Cuban big band scene in Havana, singer conducting orchestra at Tropicana nightclub

Culture Feb 11, 2026 4 min read

Benny Moré: The Bárbaro del Ritmo Who Conquered Cuba and the World

63 years after his death, we remember Cuba's greatest singer. From cane cutter to legend with the Banda Gigante.