REVIEW El Comité – Y Qué!? (So What)
Here’s another fine Cuban jazz pianist to get into… Harold Lopez-Nussa was featured on Gilles Peterson’s Havana Cultura project. Here,... Read Article
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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
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
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 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
New Remix EPs and Mixtape from Gilles Peterson’s Havana Cultura Project
Gilles Peterson‘s Havana Cultura project never stops giving, as evidenced by these two latest EPs and accompanying mixtape. The Agita... Read Article
REVIEW Roberto Fonseca – YO
At times it feels as if Roberto Fonseca‘s reputation has more to do with his time supporting Buena Vista Social... Read Article
Gilles Peterson Presents Havana Cultura in London on November 19th
This Saturday (19th November) Gilles Peterson and his Havana Cultura band will be performing at Electric Brixton in London. The... Read Article
Gilles Peterson presents Havana Cultura: The Search Continues
Gilles Peterson continues his journey into modern Cuban music with the latest instalment of his Havana Cultura set for release... Read Article
REVIEW Gilles Peterson — Havana Cultura Remixed (2010)
Today, you may think of Gilles Peterson as a DJ. A DJ yes, but he has helped launch the careers... Read Article