Category Archives: Cuban

SONG OF THE DAY Cyril Diaz & His Orchestra – Taboo

Posted on March 19, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

Courtesy of the great Soundway records (yet again), I was first introduced to the exotic sounds of Cyril Diaz & His Orchestra nearly two years ago when I featured Voodoo at the end of May 2015. Originating from 1950’s Trinidad, Cyril Diaz was … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Orchestra Baobab – Foulo

Posted on January 22, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

The sunshine is beaming through my windows, the sky is clear blue and everything is sparkling on this fine Sunday afternoon, and I now have the perfect song to accompany this beautiful day: Orchestra Baobab’s, Faulo. The Senegalese Afro-pop legends first … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Snooks Eaglin – Malaguena

Posted on October 11, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

In 1928 ‘Malaguena’ was written by Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona, its lyrics originally written in Spanish.  Since then it has become a popular jazz, blues and marching band standard with the lyrics being transferred to several different languages. In 1959 … Continue reading →

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