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Leo Brouwer: The Cuban Master Who Reinvented Classical Guitar
Meet Leo Brouwer, the Cuban composer and guitarist who revolutionized classical guitar from Havana to Carnegie Hall.
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Cuban Cha-Cha-Chá: The Rhythm That Conquered Dance Floors Worldwide
The history of cha-cha-chá, created by Enrique Jorrín in 1950s Cuba. From Havana to the world with Orquesta América and Aragón.
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Arsenio Rodríguez: The Blind Marvel Who Revolutionized Cuban Music
Meet Arsenio Rodríguez, the blind tres genius who created the conjunto format, son montuno, and laid the foundations of modern salsa.
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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.
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Celia Cruz: The Queen of Salsa and Her Legendary Centennial
The life and legacy of Celia Cruz, Cuba's Guarachera. Her 2025 centennial reaffirmed her throne as the undisputed queen of Latin music.
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Ernesto Lecuona: The Cuban Gershwin Who Conquered the World
Life and legacy of Ernesto Lecuona, Cuba's most prolific composer with over 600 works that defined Latin music worldwide.
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Havana's Salsa Festival Celebrates Orquesta Revé's 70th Anniversary
The 10th Festival de la Salsa honors a decade of music and 70 years of Elito Revé y su Charangón at Havana's Club 500.
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Cuban Musical Instruments: Bongos, Congas, Tres and Claves Guide
Complete guide to Cuban musical instruments: bongos, congas, tres cubano, claves, maracas and timbales. History, sounds and where to buy.
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Nueva Trova: Silvio Rodríguez, Pablo Milanés and Cuba's Revolution
The history of Cuba's Nueva Trova movement, where Silvio Rodríguez and Pablo Milanés fused poetry, guitar, and revolution into songs that shaped Latin America.
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EGREM and Cuban Music Labels: Guide to Cuba's Musical Catalog
Discover EGREM, Areíto and Cuban record labels. History, iconic artists, recording studios and where to buy Cuban music on vinyl and digital.
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Chucho Valdés and His Royal Quartet: 60 Years of Afro-Cuban Jazz
Cuban maestro Chucho Valdés, NEA Jazz Master 2025, tours the U.S. with his Royal Quartet celebrating six decades of musical alchemy.
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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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Nueva Trova Cubana: The Revolution Made Song That Shaped History
History of the Cuban musical movement that united poetry, guitar and social commitment. Silvio Rodríguez, Pablo Milanés and their legacy.
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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.