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New Release for Creole Choir of Cuba, Tande La on Real World Records

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Taking traditions rooted in the coffee and sugar plantations of Cuba the Creole Choir of Cuba will sing the roof down. They've been receiving rave reviews for their live performances, now you can enjoy their studio recording, Tande-la on Real World Records. Read more for the full press release Read more »

Los Autenticos
Malecon

Sue Miller: is transported back to the seafront cafes of Cuba's Malecon, as she listens to Los Autenticos from new label Ghetto Lounge. A rough recording that nevertheless has charm and energy and the authentic sound of Havana's Trova street musicians……

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Mas Y Mas
La Bala

Sue Miller dreams of the summer with 'La Bala' from Mas Y Mas and concludes that despite being recorded in Cuba, 'La Bala' is in many ways an album of nicely arranged Spanish pop songs, albeit with a Cuban tinge……

24th February 2010:
Mas Y Mas London Launch party for new album La Bala

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Mas Y Mas will be having a London launch of their new album La Bala at Camden's the Green Note cafe. Good music, good food a night to savour.

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New Cuba Release on the Ghetto Lounge Label, Malecon from Los Autenticos

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Los Auténticos project started in December 2007 when multi-instrumentalist / singer El Abuelo and bongo player Koichi met in Havana. They were then joined by maracas player / singer Reinaldo and his guitarist brother Alberto. The group play purely acoustic, soulful, passionate and nostalgic music referred to as 'trovadores' (traditional singer-songwriter style) using authentic Cuban melodies and rhythms and singing about the simple life, love, joy and sadness. Read more »

12th November 2009 - 8th December 2009:
Asere - UK Tour dates Nov - Dec

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Cuban Band Asere have been in the studio laying down tracks for a forthcoming album - 3 are available for download in the meantime catch them at one of their UK dates. Read more for full tour details.


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Various Artists
The Rough Guide to the Music of Cuba

Sue Miller reviews The Rough Guide to the Music of Cuba, with its Cuban 'Descarga' jam session focus this CD compilation offers some excellent tracks providing the listener with a snapshot of Cuban Son, Timba, Reggaeton, Modern Charanga and Big Band sounds…

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Putumayo Presents Salsa

Sue Miller writes: Most salsa compilations are designed for the dance floor and Putumayo Presents: Salsa is no exception - except that it features tracks from Salsa royalty such as Eddie Palmieri, Poncho Sanchez and Chico Alvarez with Charanga veterans Orquesta Aragon thrown in for good measure.

21st June 2009:
Charanga Del Norte support Orquesta Aragon and Changui de Guantanamo, Cuba Festival.

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Following a succesful trip to Cuba in April, Sue Miller, bandleader of Charanga Del Norte was featured on Cuban TV performing at the Cabaret Nacional with Orquesta Sublime. She was also interviewed about her Cuban playing style. Sue Miller studied with the legendary flute player, aranger and composer from Orquesta Aragon Richard Egues. Read more »

Nascente release: Havana Si ! the Very Best of Los Van Van

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News in from Nascente, the release on 16th February, Havana Si! the very best of Los Van Van. This c.d. collects together, for the first time, all their anthems and live favourites from their 40 year dance career onto one two c.d. set. Read more »

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