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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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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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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.