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How Did a Small Island Become a Musical Superpower?

Summary Cuban music, renowned for its dynamic rhythms and rich cultural heritage, represents a unique fusion of indigenous sounds with diverse outside influences. Over centuries,...

Mambo 2004 Available for Streaming

I’m excited to announce that "Mambo 2004" is now available to stream and download! After regaining the rights to more of my songs from publishers,...

Compay Segundo - Caramba Senores

Another one from my DAT archives. Compay Segundo - Caramba Señores Tour. I assume this was in 1998. It’s a whose who of Cuban music...

Salsa Blanca Podcast 3 - Cha Cha Cha and Danzon

A Lecture with Olavo Alén Rodríguez in Havana, Cuba Editor's Note: This transcript comes from an old class recording in Havana, Cuba, where musicologist Olavo...

Rare Percussion Samples

I was just down in Phoenix for a funeral and decided to record some of my good friend Robert Fernandez (yes the author of the...