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Michael Spiro and Michael Williams create an original fusion !
Bata Mbira
Bata Mbira seamlessly fuses sacred music from Cuba and Zimbabwe, creating a compelling whole that is far greater than the sum of its parts.
The batá drums, played by Michael Spiro, are a family of three double-headed hourglass-shaped drums brought to Cuba by the Yoruba people of Nigeria in the 19th century and used to accompany ceremonies to call the ancestral deities down to earth.
The mbira (or thumb piano), played by Michael Williams, is an instrument of the Shona people of Zimbabwe, consisting of 22-28 metal keys affixed to a wooden soundboard and used as a sacred medium for communicating with ancestral spirits. With a very rootsy, yet contemporary sound, Bata Mbira draws you into a magical world of drums, mbira, voices, flutes and other exotic acoustic sounds.

Bata Mbira is an original fusion of traditional songs to the spirits that guide the people of Zimbabwe and Cuba.


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the essence of Puerto Rico's African roots
Cepeda Dancing the Drum
Dedicated to the memory of Don Rafael Cepeda y Doña Caridad Brenes Cepeda, Dancing the Drum captures the essence of Puerto Rico's African roots.
Cepeda Dancing the Drum MP3 Format
1 Eleggua santo bonito - Mañana por la mañana
2 Lamento
3 Tributo a los Cepedas
4 El patio celestial



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a new direction for Jazz and Latin Jazz!
Rebeca Mauleón
Round Trip

Round Trip is Rebeca's fully realized expression of her unique musical vision.
It combines elements of funk, salsa, blues, flamenco and jazz into a remarkable musical stew.
An ensemble of top musicians brings this mix into its full flavor. Orestes Vilató is an acknowledged master percussionist who spent ten years with Carlos Santana, Tito Puente and nearly every other major Latin jazz star.

Check out these samples from Rebeca Mauleón Round Trip
in Real Audio Format, , download latest player.
RA BubbleRound Trip RA BubbleFresa y Chocolate


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An Outstanding A Capella Ensemble
Grupo Vocal Desandann, Descendants

With wondrous voices and rich harmonies, the women and men of Grupo Vocal Desandann express the untold story of a rich heritage. Over a span of roughly two centuries (1775 to the 1980's), there were three significant waves of Haitian immigration into eastern Cuba. The cultural impact of that migration was significant, although not widely known today off the island. The premier a cappella group, Desandann, now shares their deep musical inheritance with the rest of the world. Check out these Hot samples from Grupo Vocal DesandannDescendants,
RA BubbleSe Lavi RA BubbleLawouze


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The sound of Cuba Today !
El Zorro La Vida Entara
Salsa + Hip Hop = TIMBA!

Recorded in Havana, Cuba, La Vida Entera shows that salsa can be intelligent and sexy.

La Vida Entera is the result of a magnificent collaboration between Cuba and Switzerland. Swiss composer Martin Richard Lehner (El Zorro) and Cuban trombonist/music director Gustavo Duran Anaya serve up jazzy, cutting-edge salsa and timba with some hip-hop mixed in.

This Stellar gathering of Cuban musicians features some of the most exciting and talented vocalists and instrumentalists performing today.
Preview El Zorro La Vida Entara MP3 Format
1. El Borracho
2. La Vida Entera
3. La Bomba Soy Yo


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Bembe Presents
Basilio Márquez, Eclipse Total
Márquez' versatility as composer, arranger and musician infuses the Eclipse repertory of traditional Afro Cuban music with latin jazz and introduces original arrangements of Cuban classics from the early 20th century, making Eclipse unique among Cuban ensembles.
Basilio Márquez, Eclipse Total MP3 Format
1. Eclipse (Basilio Márquez) 6:39
2. Donde existe juventud (Basilio Márquez and Moises Márquez) 5:55
3. Lauren (Basilio Márquez) 13:26



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The New Sound of Cuba, La Caro Band releases new album!
Vale La Pena, It's Worth It

This is the new sound of Cuba! Led by Blas Muñoz, and fronted by four sisters, including his wife Martha and lead singer Lisette, La Caro Band is a family that grooves together. Vale la Pena is a swinging dance party, presenting the funkiest timba, the current state of the art of salsa Cubana!

Check out these Hot samples from La Caro's latest release Vale La Pena
RA BubbleVale La Pena RA BubbleIdea Loca

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lacaro te salva Also be sure to check out La Caro's critically acclaimed
first release Te Salva

Sample Tracks:
RA BubbleConfianza Fatal (deadly secret) RA Bubble Confusion



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clave Matrix The Clave Matrix
At last, the definitive book on clave - the rhythmic foundation of Latin music!
Whether you are a beginning student, a performing musician, or a music teacher, The Clave Matrix will unlock the rhythmic secrets of this irresistible music for you.
304 pages, includes 2 cds.

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Nominated for a Grammy, and featuring legendary Chucho Valdes
Babalu Aye
Babalu Aye Irakere, the Grammy award winning, 12-piece band has created another masterpiece! "Babalú Ayé" smokes like only an Irakere record can!
rasmall pictureEsta Noche
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A Bembe Best Seller, a true folklorico classic
Yoruba
Musica Yoruba Musica Yoruba is a recording of sacred folkloric music by the Conjunto Folklorico Naçional de Cuba.
rasmall pictureObatala

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