The Undeniable Impact and Lasting Legacy of Celia Cruz
More than twenty years after her departure, Celia Cruz has more impact every day. She’s an immortalized legend. Her name is a street in the Bronx, a park in New Jersey and
What People Are Listening to in the Caribbean
The Caribbean was the gateway to America: the first explorers and navigators landed there. Music also landed there from Africa and Europe to merge with native sounds and create truly magical rhythms.
Tigre Den New Single Release: La Dame Blanche – “Oídos Sordos”
“And keep talking sh*t, I can’t hear you/ Foolish words, deaf ears,” La Dame Blanche spits out – singing in Spanish firmly and fiercely – to crown each verse of that Afro-Cuban
Why this James Brown of Cuba is One of Our Favorite Live Acts To Catch: Meet Cimafunk
For centuries, in Latin America, every rebel or fugitive slave who led a life of freedom in remote corners was called “cimarrón”. That’s certainly a strong reference for a linguistic blend. Of
Album Review: “2020 Escribo” – El Individuo
A scrapbook of phrases and the wisdom you learn from embracing the contradictions and bittersweetness of life with a smile. That is what El Individuo’s new EP – 2020 Escribo feels like.
Kamerum Cuba Release First Electronic LP, “Afro Tropical Vibes”
Kamerum Cuba is a music producer, singer and DJ from Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. His latest and first electronic LP, produced under his own music record label Orun Kingdom Music, is based on and inspired by
Playlist Vol. 14: Havana Underground
Take a journey to what’s really playing in the streets and radio of Havana because there’s more to Cuban music than Buena Vista Social Club and Celia Cruz. Our latest Spotify playlist, curated by
In Search of Sustainable Tourism: All-Female Photo+Art Trips to Cuba
Three years ago, I accepted a dream job to travel to Cuba as an assistant for a National Geographic photographer. I immediately fell in love with the country, visiting several times after
A Look at Cuba’s Up and Coming Emcee, JD Asere
Cuba, the Caribbean’s largest and often most contentious island, has always been recognized and acclaimed for its musical excellence. We all recognize classic names like Celia Cruz, Beny Moré and of course the Buena Vista Social
Song of the Week: “Hoy Me Tienes” – El Individuo
While there are so many reasons to be excited for the arrival of Summer – long days of sunshine, delicious sunsets, and an overall feeling of carelessness – there is one element
