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Artistic illustration of Cuban musicians performing son on a Broadway stage with Grammy trophy

Culture Feb 11, 2026 3 min read

Buena Vista Social Club Wins Grammy: Broadway Celebrates Cuba

The Broadway musical about legendary Cuban musicians won the 2026 Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album.

Cuban tres, traditional six-string instrument. Photo: dblackadder/Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 2.0

Culture Feb 11, 2026 5 min read

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.