Tourism 5 min read
Santiago de Cuba: Birthplace of Son, Revolution and Caribbean
Complete guide to Santiago de Cuba: what to see, where to go, and how to experience Cuba's most Caribbean city. History, music, and beaches.
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Culture 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.
Products 5 min read
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.
Culture 3 min read
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.
Culture 3 min read
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.