Like with so many Cuban music artists, not enough people in the world have probably had the chance to access and hear Carlos Sarduy’s unique Afro-Cuban jazz music or super-fine trumpet playing. This artist is another little gem from the much-insulated music bubble of Cuba. Like with most Cuban music artists, there’s little to be… Continue reading Carlos Sarduy – Charly en la Habana
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Roberto Fonseca – A Deservedly Lucky Cubano
Roberto Fonseca’s incredible recent shows at WOMADelaide 2014 reminded me of two things about Cuba and its music: 1. Cuba is a small island filled with a huge number of phenomenal musicians and amazing music. 2. Most of those phenomenal Cuban musicians, and most of that incredible Cuban music, never find the opportunity to leave Cuban… Continue reading Roberto Fonseca – A Deservedly Lucky Cubano
Colombian Music v Cuban Music For Fusion
Deliriously jet lagged in Bogota. Slightly dizzy from the high altitude. So happy to be here. This time (unlike my first) I know the fusion music delights that await me. I was on a plane to Colombia when Cuban band Orishas gave me my first taste of Latin fusion music. Fusion Music in Colombia? Arriving in Colombia for the first… Continue reading Colombian Music v Cuban Music For Fusion
Orishas – A Musical Remedy for Colombian Anxiety
I first met Orishas exactly 6 years ago. It was on the same time flight I am about to board soon – to Bogota, Colombia. I remember it ever so clearly. The feeling of anxiety, and the moment Orishas’ music made that anxiety disappear and put a huge smile on my face. No one else is going to… Continue reading Orishas – A Musical Remedy for Colombian Anxiety