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Willie Colón, Salsa Legend, Dies at 75
The Bronx trombonist, four-time collaborator with Celia Cruz and creator of 'Siembra', passed away on February 21st at 75 in New York.
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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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Bad Bunny at Super Bowl LX: Cuba Present on the World's Biggest Stage
Bad Bunny included the Cuban flag in Super Bowl LX, moving Cubans amid crisis. Analysis of the most Latino halftime show in history.
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Bad Bunny Names Cuba at Super Bowl: We Are All Americans
The Puerto Rican superstar mentioned Cuba alongside every nation in the Americas during his Super Bowl LX halftime show, moving Cubans worldwide.
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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.
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Cimafunk Conquers Jam Cruise 2026: Afro-Cuban Funk Takes Over
Cuban artist Cimafunk triumphs at Jam Cruise 22 with his fusion of funk and Afro-Cuban rhythms. Meet the Cuban James Brown.
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Digna Guerra and the Cuban National Choir: 50 Years of Excellence
Maestra Digna Guerra has led Cuba's National Choir for 50 years. Founded by Che and Camilo, discover its revolutionary origins and legacy.
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Guillermo Barreto: The Drum Legend Who Revolutionized Cuban Jazz
Discover Guillermo Barreto, the drummer who brought Tropicana's legendary descargas into jazz history.
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Cuban Musical Instruments: Claves, Bongos, Congas and the Tres
Discover Cuba's traditional instruments: claves, bongos, tumbadoras, maracas and the Cuban tres. History, craftsmanship and where to buy them.
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Jazz Plaza 2026: Havana Beats to Jazz Rhythms Amid Crisis
Jazz Plaza celebrated its 40th edition in Havana (Jan 25-Feb 1) with 286 international artists, proving Cuban music endures despite blackouts.
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Nicolás Guillén: The Poet Who Made Cuban Son Sing
Discover the life and work of Nicolás Guillén, Cuba's National Poet who fused African rhythms with poetry to create the Afro-Cuban movement.
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The Cuban Tres: The Instrument That Forged the Soul of Son
From Baracoa to world stages: the history of the Cuban tres and Pancho Amat, the master bringing its sound across Europe in 2026.
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Willy Chirino: 50 Years of the Miami Sound Creator
Celebrating half a century of Cuban-American singer Willy Chirino, father of the Miami Sound and voice of the Cuban diaspora.
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Jazz Plaza 2026: Havana Pulses with Music Despite It All
The 41st International Jazz Plaza Festival brought together over 1,500 artists from 20 countries. A chronicle of Cuban musical resilience.
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Son Cubano: The Rhythm That Conquered the World
From the mountains of Oriente to Broadway stages. History, instruments, and legends of the musical genre that defines Cuba.
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Cuban Music Conquers the Latin Grammys
Cuban artists sweep the ceremony with awards in multiple tropical music categories.