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Achy Lang and the influence of Cuban music

By Danay Galletti Hernández, Photos: Rafael Valiente

From a very young age, singer and violinist Achy Lang belonged to renowned groups in Cuba, among them, the Violines Internacionales quartet, the Orquesta Típica “Los hermanos Izquierdo,” Pachito Alonso y sus Kini Kini and Yumurí y sus hermanos.

X Alfonso, a man who converts feelings into music

By Ana María Ruiz, Photos: Daniel Mendoza and courtesy of the artist

Freedom, creativity, experimentation, versatility are some of the words one can use to describe X Alfonso, for many, one of the most prominent contemporary Cuban artists, who defines his own musical work simply as “a translation of what I experience on a daily basis.”

Havana Mambo Festival resumes agenda of popular music and dances

CubaPLUS Magazine

The Organizing Committee of the Havana Mambo Festival will resume the second edition of the event from August 24 to 28, with a program focused on music, dances and popular traditions.

Conga de los Hoyos: 120 years in a frenzy of drums and bugles

By Alina Veranes

This 2022, on the 120th birthday of the famous Conga de los Hoyos, its last appearance in her hometown of Santiago de Cuba was simply tremendous, overwhelming and jubilant as ever.

Paulina Álvarez, Empress of the danzonete

CubaPLUS Magazine

On July 22, 1965, Cuban singer Paulina Álvarez died in Havana, owner of a defining and privileged voice and style that led her to be baptized with the nickname Emperatriz del danzonete, a Creole genre derived from danzón, the national dance of Cuba.

Cuba’s city stages to vibrate to the rhythm of alternative music

CubaPLUS Magazine

Half a hundred artists complete the lineup of the International Festival of Alternative Music Ciudad del Mar, which will return to the stages of the province of Cienfuegos, at the opening of the summer season in Cuba.

Bohemia Mía World Feeling Festival begins in Cuba

CubaPLUS Magazine

Renowned Cuban musicians are combining their talent to give life to the first world feeling festival, which under the title Bohemia Mía will take place in this capital until June 23.

José Antonio Méndez: You are the Glory

CubaPLUS Magazine

On June 21, famous Cuban composer José Antonio Méndez would have been ninety-five years old. He was also a guitarist and a very genuine performer of the filin, a Cuban song genre of which he was one of its founders and unforgettable members.

Adolfo Guzmán: The luxury Cuban song

By Alina Veranes

Under the name of Adolfo José Guzmán González, the composer was born in Havana on May 13, 1920, a boy who over the years became one of the most outstanding composers and worshippers of the national romantic songbook, author of immortal pieces such as “I cannot be happy” and “I'll wait for you in eternity”, true classics with endless versions and performers.

Cuban Son Day will pay tribute to maestro Adalberto Álvarez

CubaPLUS Magazine

The Day of the Cuban Son, instituted on May 8 as a tribute to that musical expression, will pay tribute to the Knight and master of the genre Adalberto Álvarez, they reported at a press conference.

Matanzas celebrated the International Jazz Day in style

Cubaplus Magazine

The most valuable and brilliant thing about Cuban jazz was present this Saturday, April 30, at the V Matanzas Jazz Festival, with which the International Day of that musical genre was celebrated, whose beginnings date back to the 19th century in the North American city of New Orleans .

Jazz invades Matanzas from this Friday

CubaPLUS Magazine

Under the slogan "Cuban jazz drums for peace," the 5th Matanzas Jazz Festival begins this Friday with the participation of talented Cuban musicians who cultivate this genre and which will take place in person and will be broadcast online.

Festival San Remo Music Awards Cuba 2022 concludes with great success

Cubaplus Magazine

After six days of concerts, business and culinary meetings and fashion shows, the San Remo Music Awards (SRMA) Cuba 2022 ended with great success, hosting important artists from five countries.

Duo Iris becomes top winner at San Remo Music Awards Cuba 2022

Cubaplus Magazine

As defender of Cuban music with a repertoire marked by love for life, Duo Iris won the the top prize at the San Remo Music Awards Cuba 2022 performance contest.

Italian and Cuban cuisines dress up at the San Remo Festival in Havana

Cubaplus Magazine Ferval Photos

Famous chefs from Italy and Cuba, as well as bartenders from the largest of the Antilles, gathered at the international culinary meeting held within the program of the San Remo Music Awards Cuba 2022 International Festival, that took place at the emblematic Hotel Nacional.

Cuba, shelter and sanctuary for migratory birds

Emcomed attends the International Transport and Logistics Fair at Pabexpo

Habana 1791, a perfumery with memory

Achy Lang and the influence of Cuban music

Holguín, the beauty that impressed Christopher Columbus

Achy Lang and the influence of Cuban music

X Alfonso, a man who converts feelings into music

Havana Mambo Festival resumes agenda of popular music and dances

Conga de los Hoyos: 120 years in a frenzy of drums and bugles

Paulina Álvarez, Empress of the danzonete

Cuba’s city stages to vibrate to the rhythm of alternative music

Bohemia Mía World Feeling Festival begins in Cuba

José Antonio Méndez: You are the Glory

Adolfo Guzmán: The luxury Cuban song

Cuban Son Day will pay tribute to maestro Adalberto Álvarez

Matanzas celebrated the International Jazz Day in style

Jazz invades Matanzas from this Friday

Festival San Remo Music Awards Cuba 2022 concludes with great success

Duo Iris becomes top winner at San Remo Music Awards Cuba 2022

Italian and Cuban cuisines dress up at the San Remo Festival in Havana

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