Tag: Music

Today in Cuban music: Cubafonía

August 19, 2017

How could you possibly sing to los santos without a Batá drum? Not a single tumbadora. Not even un chekere perdido made it on the stage during Daymé Arocena’s performance at the Skirball Center. And she didn’t need it. Her voice was more than enough. Nonetheless, she was accompanied by three equally talented Cuban musicians, a pianist, a bassist and a drummer … More Today in Cuban music: Cubafonía

Today in Cuban music: Yo Quiero Guarachar

June 27, 2016

¡A guarahcar se ha dicho!  Afro-Cuban Funk band PALO! released their third album, Yo Quiero Guarachar  and features standout guest performances by Descemer Bueno, Aymee Nuviola, Pedrito Martinez and Roman Diaz. PALO! is comprised of Latin Grammy-nominated vocalist Leslie Cartaya, Latin Grammy-winning saxophonist Dr. Ed Calle; leader/pianist Steve Roitstein, and virtuoso Cuban percussionists Philbert Armenteros and Raymer … More Today in Cuban music: Yo Quiero Guarachar