Music

Michel Herrera breathes jazz

Michel Herrera breathes jazz

By Liz Bobadilla, Photos: Eduardo Rawdrígez

Michel Herrera exhales the air from his lungs through a mouthpiece and his breath envelops the atmosphere in a metallic sound. His fingers, like a lover, run through a score of holes and pads, while his saxophone emanates notes turned into jazz.

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Cuba Present in Oporto Interntional Womex Music Fair

Cuba Present in Oporto Interntional Womex Music Fair

CubaPLUS Magazine

The outstanding Cuban artists Eme Alfonso, Cimafunk and the excellent Tresera Yarima Blanco will be present at the stand of the largest of the Antilles in the International Music Fair, WOMEX (Worldwide Music Expo) to be carried out from October 27 to 31 in the Portuguese City of Oporto.

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Frank Domínguez accustomed us to inspiration and feeling

Frank Domínguez accustomed us to inspiration and feeling

Cubaplus Magazine

In front of a piano with a very personal style and great communication gift, Frank Domínguez, the author of “You accustomed me”, was one of the protagonists of Havana bohemian for several decades, remaining in history among the most important composers of Cuban music.

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Life, art and understanding on International Music Day

Life, art and understanding on International Music Day

CubaPLUS Magazine

Many countries celebrate International Music Day this October 1st, a cultural manifestation that has always accompanied humanity, both in moments of joy and sadness, and the means of extraverbal communication par excellence.

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Cuban music under EGREM label nominated for Latin Grammys

Cuban music under EGREM label nominated for Latin Grammys

CubaPLUS Magazine

The 'Cha cha cha: Homenaje a lo tradicional,' album by Aragon Orchestra and Cuban musicians Issac Delgado and Alain Perez is one of the nominees for the Latin Grammy Awards in the United States.

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Musician Michel Herrera produces album to honor Bola de Nieve

Musician Michel Herrera produces album to honor Bola de Nieve

Cubaplus Magazine

Cuban saxophonist Michel Herrera is working on the production of his fifth studio album, which will pay tribute to the iconic Cuban musician Ignacio Jacinto Villa Fernandez, popularly known as Bola de Nieve (Snow Ball).

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Ignacio Villa, the well-known Snowball

Ignacio Villa, the well-known Snowball

By Irene Ferrer

A very Cuban and universal artist, Ignacio Villa, Bola de Nieve, conquered the most diverse audiences in the world with his particular charisma, his peculiar way of interpreting songs and his immense talent.

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The bolero, identity and heritage of Cuba

The bolero, identity and heritage of Cuba

By Alejandro Rodriguez Ruiz

Born in eastern Cuba in the 19th century, the bolero has been on the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Nation since August 24, 2021, the anniversary of the birth of Benny Moré, one of the great cultivators of the genre.

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Rita Montaner, the One, the one from Cuba

Rita Montaner, the One, the one from Cuba

Ana Maria Silveira

Versatility, charisma and Cubanness made Rita Montaner an essential figure in the culture of this Caribbean island, known by all generations of the country, where she is considered the only one.

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Manuel Saumell: father of Cuban style music

Manuel Saumell: father of Cuban style music

By Alejandro Rodríguez Ruiz

Considered one of the greats in the history of Cuban music who has transcended borders and has distinguished it, Manuel Saumell Robredo is remembered as the father of Cuban musical nationalism.

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The pillars of Abdel Rasalps, the current Lele of Los Van Van

The pillars of Abdel Rasalps, the current Lele of Los Van Van

BY ANA MARÍA RUIZ, PHOTOS: COURTESY OF THE ARTIST

Music and family are two pillars in the life of Abdel Rasalps Sotolongo, Lele, singer of the emblematic Cuban orchestra Los Van Van, whose expertise in this art form is already becoming a custom.

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Cuban Rolando Luna's trio to perform at prestigious French festival

Cuban Rolando Luna's trio to perform at prestigious French festival

Cubaplus Magazine Courtesy of Prensa Latina

The Rolando Luna trio will offer the French public an approach to the Cuban musical richness with its performance on July 30 during the prestigious Jazz in Marciac festival, cultural promoter Carmen Mayans announced on Thursday.

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The Caribbean's 1st Literary Workshop broadens its expectations

The Caribbean's 1st Literary Workshop broadens its expectations

Prensa Latina

The first Workshop of Literary Studies of the Caribbean Festival broadens its expectations, giving continuity to previous endeavors of the international event that will open its 40th edition in upcoming days.

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Cuban Chucho Valdes to participate in Spain's Jazz Festival

Cuban Chucho Valdes to participate in Spain's Jazz Festival

Prensa Latina

Cuban pianist Jesus Valdes alias Chucho, US saxophonist Kenny Garrett and Spanish composer Maria Bonet will take part in the next edition of the Barcelona Jazz Festival, organizers announced yesterday.

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The changüí: authentic popular roots

The changüí: authentic popular roots

By Gabriela Santiesteban

Born in the easternmost of the Cuban regions, Guantánamo, the changüí is a musician-dance expression with authentic popular roots, a whole folkloric relic that is revitalized and renewed its validity.

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