Category Archives: Cuban

SONG OF THE DAY Lecuona Cuban Boys – Hinodu

Posted on January 25, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

During the 1930’s and 1940’s, The Lecuona Cuban Boys were a very popular Cuban band with an impressive discography that spanned over decades! Founded by one of the most successful Cuban composers of all time, Ernesto Lecuona formed the band … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Compay Quinto – El Diablo

Posted on January 18, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Whoa!! What a little sizzler this is! Sometimes you don’t know what you need until you find it and today’s song was just the thing! This little beauty has taken me down a very nice avenue of Latin delights!! Founded … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Carlos Puebla, Santiago Martinez, Pedro Sosa – Sun Sun Damba E

Posted on October 27, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

In 1957, three musicians got together to make, La Bodeguita del Medio, a record that has been described as an “intriguing musical snapshot of pre-revolutionary Havana”. Recorded at the world-famous La Bodeguita del Medio restaurant in downtown Havana in March 1957, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Orquesta Akokán – Mi Conga Es De Akokán

Posted on August 19, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

This jubilant little bad boy has definitely kicked some life into me tonight and is a welcome burst of joy! Orquesta Akokán are a Cuban mambo big band that formed in 2017 when Cuban vocalist José “Pepito” Gómez gathered together … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Okuté – Quiere La Rumba

Posted on May 15, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Exploring the paths and avenues that entwine the sounds of Cuban rumba and West African music, Okuté are an ensemble from Havana, Cuba who, to quote their bio, are “putting the spotlight on the sound of 1960s Cuba with a … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Amara Touré – Cubano

Posted on April 21, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Guinean born singer and percussionist Amara Touré made and released music for nearly two decades and in that time he perfected the art of merging two styles of music. Recognising a connection between the sounds of Africa and Cuba, he … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Cyril Diaz Et Son Orchestre – Feeling Happy

Posted on June 26, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Set up by the late Henri Debs during the late ‘50’s, Disques Debs was a label that ran out of Guadeloupe.  Both the label and studio have continued to run for over 50 years, releasing  over 300 7” singles and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Star Band de Dakar – Guajira Ven

Posted on January 20, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Sunday’s are for slowing down and taking things easy, so today I have hopefully found the perfect song to ease away any stresses and bring about some calm escapism. Originally formed to celebrate Senegal’s independence in 1960, Star Band de Dakar … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Afro-Cuban All Stars – Amor Verdadero (remastered)

Posted on July 15, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

A Toda Cuba le Gusta was the Afro-Cuban All Stars’ first studio album originally released in 1997 on World Circuit Records. The record was the first of a three consecutive recordings that took place in early 1996, all of which were … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Orquesta Akokán – Mambo Rapidito

Posted on February 14, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

How amazingly vibrant and jubilant is th is song and how much would I embrace the chance to play percussion in a samba band like this!! Direct from Havana, Cuba Daptone Records are proud to present the debut single by Orquesta … Continue reading →

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