Tag 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 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 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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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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