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Trio Matamoros
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Celina González
26,337 listeners
Celina González (1928 - 2015) was a Cuban singer and songwriter of musica campesina, traditional music of the Cuban countryside. She is bes… read moreCelina González (1928 - 2015) was a Cuban singer and songwriter of musica campesina, traditional music of the Cuban countryside. She is best known for writing Santa Bárbara, one of Celia Cruz's signature songs. Known as the Cuban Qu… read moreCelina González (1928 - 2015) was a Cuban singer and songwriter of musica campesina, traditional music of the Cuban countryside. She is best known for writing Santa Bárbara, one of Celia Cruz's signature songs. Known as the Cuban Queen of Country Music, Celina Gonzalez was born in Jovellanos… read more
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Arsenio Rodríguez
27,321 listeners
Ignacio de Loyola Rodríguez Scull, known as Arsenio Rodríguez* (August 30, 1911 - December 31, 1971) was a Cuban musician who developed the… read moreIgnacio de Loyola Rodríguez Scull, known as Arsenio Rodríguez* (August 30, 1911 - December 31, 1971) was a Cuban musician who developed the son montuno. He was a prolific composer and wrote nearly two hundred songs. He was born in Güira … read moreIgnacio de Loyola Rodríguez Scull, known as Arsenio Rodríguez* (August 30, 1911 - December 31, 1971) was a Cuban musician who developed the son montuno. He was a prolific composer and wrote nearly two hundred songs. He was born in Güira de Macurijes in the province of Matanzas. As a young child, … read more
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Roberto Faz
15,220 listeners
Cuban singer and conductor. Popular in the 50s and 60s. Before he became a member of the salsa band Conjunto Roberto Faz he was a singer in… read moreCuban singer and conductor. Popular in the 50s and 60s. Before he became a member of the salsa band Conjunto Roberto Faz he was a singer in Conjunto Casino. Popular or famous Roberto Faz songs: Comprension, Tumba Brava, Nadie Baila Como … read moreCuban singer and conductor. Popular in the 50s and 60s. Before he became a member of the salsa band Conjunto Roberto Faz he was a singer in Conjunto Casino. Popular or famous Roberto Faz songs: Comprension, Tumba Brava, Nadie Baila Como Yo, Bailando Mi Son, Con Felicidad, Dulce Imposible, Goza la… read more
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Mi Son
38,999 listeners
Founded in Havana in 1992, the septet Mi Son updates the tradtional son with modern twists. For example, in place of the solo trumpet that typically plays the melodies, Mi Son uses violin. The result is a unique sound that blends elements of son septet with charanga. Most of the members of Mi Son… read more
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Septeto Nacional
19,385 listeners
Cuban sonero and composer Ignacio Piñeiro founded Sexteto Nacional in 1927, as Columbia Records’ answer to RCA Victor’s popular Sexteto Hab… read moreCuban sonero and composer Ignacio Piñeiro founded Sexteto Nacional in 1927, as Columbia Records’ answer to RCA Victor’s popular Sexteto Habanero. Both groups added the trumpet, and so defined the classic septet sound. Today, third-genera… read moreCuban sonero and composer Ignacio Piñeiro founded Sexteto Nacional in 1927, as Columbia Records’ answer to RCA Victor’s popular Sexteto Habanero. Both groups added the trumpet, and so defined the classic septet sound. Today, third-generation descendants of Septeto Nacional continue to define Cuba… read more
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Sexteto Habanero
10,489 listeners
In the early 20th Century, three Cuban musicians created the Oriental Trío to play folklore music from the western part of the island. The … read moreIn the early 20th Century, three Cuban musicians created the Oriental Trío to play folklore music from the western part of the island. The trio later added members, changed its name to Sexteto Habanero, and was the first and most influen… read moreIn the early 20th Century, three Cuban musicians created the Oriental Trío to play folklore music from the western part of the island. The trio later added members, changed its name to Sexteto Habanero, and was the first and most influential son player, a vivid Afro-Hispanic fusion of musical sty… read more
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Celeste Mendoza
11,819 listeners
Celeste Mendoza, who was born in Santiago de Cuba, sang ballads with a convincing heft in her voice, a depth of emotion that made them work… read moreCeleste Mendoza, who was born in Santiago de Cuba, sang ballads with a convincing heft in her voice, a depth of emotion that made them work. But it was her singing of guaguancos, the music of the street rumbas, that made her famous. When… read moreCeleste Mendoza, who was born in Santiago de Cuba, sang ballads with a convincing heft in her voice, a depth of emotion that made them work. But it was her singing of guaguancos, the music of the street rumbas, that made her famous. When she sang them – a good example is her version of … read more
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Beny More
37,978 listeners
Beny More (sometimes Benny Moré, Benny Moré or Benny More) (August 24, 1919 – February 19, 1963) is considered by many fans of Cuban music … read moreBeny More (sometimes Benny Moré, Benny Moré or Benny More) (August 24, 1919 – February 19, 1963) is considered by many fans of Cuban music as the greatest Cuban singer of all time. He was gifted with an innate musicality and fluid tenor … read moreBeny More (sometimes Benny Moré, Benny Moré or Benny More) (August 24, 1919 – February 19, 1963) is considered by many fans of Cuban music as the greatest Cuban singer of all time. He was gifted with an innate musicality and fluid tenor voice which he colored and phrased with great expressivity. … read more
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Maria Teresa Vera
18,224 listeners
María Teresa Vera (Guanajay, February 6, 1895 – Havana, December 17, 1965) was a Cuban singer, guitarist and composer. She was an outstandi… read moreMaría Teresa Vera (Guanajay, February 6, 1895 – Havana, December 17, 1965) was a Cuban singer, guitarist and composer. She was an outstanding example of the Cuban trova movement. She started her career as a singer in 1911 in a theatre wh… read moreMaría Teresa Vera (Guanajay, February 6, 1895 – Havana, December 17, 1965) was a Cuban singer, guitarist and composer. She was an outstanding example of the Cuban trova movement. She started her career as a singer in 1911 in a theatre where she sang the criolla Mercedes of Manuel Corona. Her firs… read more