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Ever since 2003, when the current U.S. administration shut the door to any cultural exchange with Cuba (including allowing Cuban artists to tour the U.S.), it's been almost impossible to get a flesh and blood experience of this musically vibrant island. From back in the day when Afropop did annual research in Cuba, we remember the sounds and distinct musical spaces from our recordings of the classic son group, Los Tainos--live in Havana--a birthday celebration for the Afro-Cuban orisha San Lazaro (better known as Babalu Aye), the Tumba Francesa of Guantanamo, and others. Plus tasty classic tracks from Elio Revé, Dan Den, Benny Moré, and others. |
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