I will have to check these out this weekend.
Madera Limpia
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103328348&ft=1&f=10004
Madera Limpia’s music is all about keeping faith under trying circumstances. The “corona,” or crown, in the album’s title refers to a crown of dignity. The band’s sound dignifies the history of Cuban music, referencing everything from salsa to traditional, African-derived drumming. But it’s always with [...]
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Music Notes
Posted in La Calle, tagged afro-latin, cuba, eva ayllon, npr, omar sosa, pero on April 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Elio Reve
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged changui, cuba, elio reve, elito reve, salsa on March 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
There are 2, actually, Sr and Jr. Some music from Cuba for the dancers.
Rather than bore you with info (and have to do research) I will point you in the direction of Timba.com.
http://www.timba.com/artists/reve/index.asp
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Celia Cruz
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged celia cruz, cuba, salsa on March 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Ceila
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/lifestyle/sfl-arts0301queensbmar01,0,3102389.story
Her reign as the queen of salsa, surrounded by some of the most important 1970s-era figures of the genre, is the identity that Cuban-American directors Joe Cardona and Mario de Varona intended to rediscover by making Celia the Queen.
The 86-minute documentary, which presents Cruz as far more than the cliche of the lively performer who [...]
