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The Cuban Bolero: The Music of Love Born in Santiago de Cuba
Discover the history of the Cuban bolero, from Pepe Sánchez to Olga Guillot. How this romantic genre conquered Latin America.
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The Cuban Bolero: UNESCO Heritage and the Universal Language of Love
From Santiago de Cuba to the world, the bolero was born as a love song and is now a UNESCO Heritage. Its history, voices, and lasting power.
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Pepe Sánchez Festival 2026: Cuban Trova Returns to Santiago
Cuba's oldest trova festival celebrates its 61st edition from February 26 to March 1 in Santiago de Cuba.
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Pepe Sánchez: The Santiago Tailor Who Invented the Cuban Bolero
Meet José Pepe Sánchez, the trovador from Santiago who created the bolero and founded Cuban trova without ever reading music.