Cubafonía is the Latest Release from New Cuban Star Daymé Arocena
Daymé Arocena has had a mad few years. Her powerful voice and charisma have taken her on a journey leading... Read Article
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His Own Manic Cuba: An Interview with Roberto Fonseca
From Buena Vista Social Club to Mayra Andrade and Raúl Midón, Roberto Fonseca has certainly earnt his reputation as an... Read Article
Reimagining ‘Tam Tam Tam’: Talking About Sonzeira and Brazilian Music with Moses Boyd
South-London jazz talent Moses Boyd is quickly rising through the ranks. Starting his drumming career at age 13, Boyd soon... Read Article
REVIEW Sonzeira – Tam Tam Tam Reimagined
It’s not exactly a secret that Gilles Peterson loves Brazil. From writing a playlist for the Guardian of his top... Read Article
PREMIÈRE: Flamingods Release Playful ‘Jungle Birds’ Video; Continue European Tour
Flamingods have debuted their colourful, vibrant new video for latest single “Jungle Birds”. The band have gone from strength-to-strength since... Read Article
REVIEW Mala – Mirrors
Mala‘s latest sonic venture is an accomplished outing that delicately incorporates the sounds of traditional Peruvian music within his trademark... Read Article
Mala’s Latest Album Takes Inspiration From Peru
After heading to Cuba for inspiration on his last release (Mala In Cuba), dubstep originator and one half of Digital Mystikz... Read Article
Fusing Cuba’s Rich Rhythms with Electronics: An Interview With Ariwo
If you’ve not heard of Ariwo yet then you can be excused. The group is a brand new entity, put... Read Article
REVIEW Gilles Peterson’s Havana Cultura Band – Havana Club Rumba Sessions
The latest instalment in the Havana Cultura series focuses specifically upon the three principal rhythmic styles that underpin rumba: guaguancó, yambu,... Read Article
REVIEW Havana Club Rumba Sessions: La Clave
Nearly thirty years have passed since Gilles Peterson curated his first Sunday afternoon session at the legendary Dingwalls club in... Read Article
REVIEW Daymé Arocena – Nueva Era
The diminutive frame of Cuban songstress Daymé Arocena cut a rather unassuming figure in the grimy environs of the Bedroom... Read Article
Jazz, Nueva Era and Spirituality: An Interview with Daymé Arocena
There is a strong feeling of spirituality attached to the music of Daymé Arocena. Even with her all-white clothing style,... Read Article