The latest instalment in the Havana Cultura series focuses specifically upon the three principal rhythmic styles that underpin rumba: guaguancó, yambu, and columbia. Inspired by Gilles Peterson’s continued dedication to the music of Cuba, the entire project is comprised of a... Read Article
Nearly thirty years have passed since Gilles Peterson curated his first Sunday afternoon session at the legendary Dingwalls club in North London. From these modest beginnings, he has now become one of the premier tastemakers in UK dance culture;... Read Article
The diminutive frame of Cuban songstress Daymé Arocena cut a rather unassuming figure in the grimy environs of the Bedroom Bar in Shoreditch, London last autumn. Straddled by concert goers – crammed into the upstairs space to catch... Read Article
There is a strong feeling of spirituality attached to the music of Daymé Arocena. Even with her all-white clothing style, she emphasizes faith and purity in her music, which she describes as finding a place between peacefulness and... Read Article
