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18th Drum Festival Ends with Rumba Rythm

By Mercy Ramos Photos José Meriño

With rumba in the style of Muñequitos de Matanzas as center of the show, concluded successfully the 18th International Drum Fesival “Guillermo Barreto in Memoriam” that turned Havana into the world capital of percussion during the last seven days.

18th Drum Festival Ends with Rumba Rythm

By Mercy Ramos Photos José Meriño

Rumba, Casino, Enjoyment Predominate at Tambor Festival in Cuba

Prensa Latina

Cuban casino dancers are participating on Friday in the final days of the casino and rumba competitions organized by the 18th ''Guillermo Barreto in Memoriam'' International Drum Festival.

Havana will Party at the Rhythm of drums

By Mercy Ramos Photos José Meriño

Havana will be dressed for a party next week when it becomes the world capital of percussion, with the celebration of the 18th edition of the Drum Feast “Guillermo Barreto in Memoriam”, from March 4 thru 10.

Let the drums play!

For the eighteenth year running the drums are throwing a party in Havana from March 4th to 10th next year when the Festival del Tambor Guillermo Barreto In Memoriam returns to the city.

Rodney Barreto, Percussion is everything

By Mercy Ramos, Photos: Courtesy Rodney Barreto

With several albums under his belt, the talented young Cuban percussionist Rodney Barreto is today one of the most versatile musicians who despite his youth has become an important figure in the world of percussion for his virtuosity and professionalism.

A Cuba-Quebec musical collaboration was a big success in building bridges

By Aldo Mazza

A very interesting project took place this past year between two important organizations. A musical collaboration was established between Kosa Music, (a music organization based in Montreal, Quebec, under the direction of the internationally recognized percussionist, Aldo Mazza) and La Fiesta del Tambor (an internationally recognized music festival in Havana, Cuba under the direction of Cuba’s great international drummer and composer: Giraldo Piloto).

Fourth Cuban Salsa Festival Opens in Havana

Prensa Latina

The fourth edition of the Salsa Festival opens in Havana with the participation of the main Cuban dance music orchestras and artists from several countries.

PROGRAM FIESTA DEL TAMBOR (DRUM FEAST) 2019

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PROGRAM FIESTA DEL TAMBOR (DRUM FEAST) 2019

USA Jazz Band Builds Bridges in Cuba

Prensa Latina

''Mushulu Band'' is a musical project that seeks to defend from jazz the differences, blur borders and spread respect, tolerance and acceptance,'' declared members of this U.S. band today.

Joya's Concert Opens International Jazz Plaza Festival in Cuba

Prensa Latina

The 34th International Festival Jazz Plaza 2019 begins on Monday with a concert by contrabassist Gaston Joya at 6:30 p.m. local time, at Teatro Nacional de Cuba''s Covarrubias hall.

Cuba Is Organizing a The Beatles Week

Prensa Latina

The Cinematheque of Cuba is organizing a The Beatles Week as of January 16 with a varied program in homage to the legendary English band.

Argentine Folklore Trio to Participate in Trova Festival in Cuba

Prensa Latina

Argentine musician Juan Quintero and his folkloric trio Quintero-Pilar-Segret is one of the participants at the Longina trova festival, beginning Tuesday in the Cuban city of Santa Clara.

Septeto Santiaguero Wins Second Latin Grammy Award

Prensa Latina

Every award, every achievement that Septeto Santiaguero (SS) gets is also for this city,'' the group''s director, Fernando Dewar, said after returning from the United States, where they won their second Latin Grammy Award of the five consecutive nominations.

Cuba Wins Latin Grammy with the Music of Septeto Santiaguero

Prensa Latina

The Septeto Santiaguero, from Cuba, and the Dominican José Alberto ''el Canario'' today hold the Latin Grammy Award for Best Traditional Tropical Album, category in which the Cuban was also nominated Omara Portuondo.