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Centennial of the Latin Institute of Music celebrated with online events

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The Latin Institute of Music (ILM) celebrated the centennial of its foundation on Sunday with online events in several Latin American countries, due to the difficult epidemiological situation facing the world due to the new coronavirus affecting the planet for over a year.

The Cuban Punto at the roots of national identity

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Born in rural areas, but later extended to urban areas, the Cuban Punto (music genre), awarded Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, reflects authentic roots of national identity, with increasing promotion among the younger generations.

Postponed presentation of the Batuta Award in Cuba

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The award ceremony of the Batuta Award, the Grammy's counterpart for classical and concert music, was postponed until December 4 of this year, due to the epidemiological situation caused by Covid-19 in the world.

Yellow Submarine, temple of good music

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Diverse generations of Cubans, lovers of the legendary band The Beatles and others who also made an era in music, turned the Yellow Submarine cultural center into a temple where perhaps you can breathe nostalgia, but above all you can listen to good music.

Real Maravilloso, a musical project that lives up to its name

BY CARY CHAVIANO, PHOTOS: JOSÉ (TITO) MERIÑO

Created a year ago, Real Maravilloso is a project that has just begun to “take its first steps”. However, it has already been very well received by the public, due to the variety of musical genres it performs, especially pieces from the Cuban songbook.

Manolito Simonet. “When I write a song, the first thing I want is for Cuba to dance”

BY ROXANA CONSUEGRA, PHOTOS: MADWOMAN AND JOSÉ (TITO) MERIÑO

Manolito Simonet, pianist, composer, orchestrator and music producer, is one of the most outstanding exponents of the popular dance genre in Cuba. In 1993, he founded his group, El Trabuco, which has been dedicated to promoting and giving prestige to Cuban culture on both national and international stages.

Antonio Sánchez, music is my safety and my refuge

BY MERCY RAMOS, PHOTOS: JOSÉ (TITO) MERIÑO AND COURTESY OF THE ARTIST

Five times Grammy Award winner, Mexican musician Antonio Sánchez is considered by critics and the general public as one of today’s most prominent and innovative drummers, not only because of his magnificent interpretation of every melody he plays, but also because of his compositions.

Jazz Plaza brings together renowned musicians virtually

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The 36th edition of the International Jazz Plaza Festival opened virtually in Havana on Tuesday, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and will feature renowned national and foreign musicians.

Sixth edition of Cuban Salsa Festival postponed

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The sixth annual edition of the Salsa Festival in Cuba, scheduled for February 23-28, was postponed due to the emerging epidemiological situation the island is facing due to Covid-19, according to organizers.

Mario Romeu Piano de Cuba, new Bis Music production

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The Bis Music record company recently concluded the production of the CD Mario Romeu Piano de Cuba, which includes 53 pieces in two volumes, performed by Mario Romeu, one of the greatest Cuban pianists of the 20th century, available on digital platforms: Spotify, DEEZER, Music Aplee.

International Jazz Plaza Festival 2021 will be held only virtually

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The 36th edition of the International Jazz Plaza Festival, scheduled to begin next January 19, eliminated face-to-face concerts from its program, according to an announcement from the Cuban Institute of Music and the organizing committee released this Monday.

Shiina presents her new album "A new woman"

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The CD "A new woman", the first record production of Cuban singer Shiina under the label of the Company of Recordings and Musical Editions (EGREM) was presented this Tuesday at "El Tablao", of the Grand Theater of Havana Alicia Alonso, as a year-end gift to the island's public.

Cimafunk invites you to dance from Cuba with CunCunPrá album

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In constant defiance of limitations imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Cuban Cimafunk band invites you to dance from anywhere around the world with its most recent musical album: CunCunPrá.

César (Pupy) Pedroso, sharing stories and revealing scoops

BY ROXANA CONSUEGRA / PHOTOS: COURTESY THE ARTIST AND JOSÉ (TITO) MERIÑO

For César (Pupy) Pedroso, choosing music as a career path was not a difficult decision. Grandson of Julio Pedroso, flutist of the Orquesta Cuba, and son of César (Nene) Pedroso, pianist of many groups, among them the Orquesta Sensación, his life developed from the beginning among harmonies, compositions and tumbaos.

Fiesta del Tambor, a dance festival as well

BY MARY COUTO / PHOTOS: JOSÉ (TITO) MERIÑO

The popular Fiesta del Tambor, celebrated in Cuba for the last two decades, besides being a faithful exponent of percussion, also offers an important space for dance, mainly in the casino and rumba genres.