The heir to a musical dynasty that defined the sound of the "Dean of Latin Ensembles" On March 15, 1934, the Jesús María neighborhood in Havana saw the birth of one of the most solid figures in Cuban syncopation: Raimundo Elpidio Vázquez Lauzurica. … [Continue reading] about Profile of Raimundo Elpidio Vázquez Lauzurica: The Guardian of the Rhythm in Sonora Matancera
In the history of Afro-Latin music, there are names that didn't just play an instrument they defined the rules of how it should sound. José Mangual Sr., known universally as "Buyú," is one of those pillars. An extraordinary and legendary … [Continue reading] about José Mangual Sr. “Buyú”: The Architect of Bongo Sound Defining the Rules of How it Should Sound
Orlando Santana, the bandleader and musical director of La Makina, has made room in his busy schedule filled with studio recordings to talk about the most interesting topics of his career and, of course, the group that has given him more fame. The … [Continue reading] about Dominican bandleader and musical director Orlando Santana talks about La Makina and his career in general
After having contact for days and overcoming some pitfalls, we could finally get to talking with producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Sebastián Natal, who kindly attended and revealed his views on the path he has followed to become the great … [Continue reading] about Uruguayan composer and multiinstrumentalist Sebastián Natal and his band Grupo Sensación
Latin America / Venezuela / Bolivar Canaima National Park is known worldwide as a "Natural World Heritage Site," where you can enjoy not only the fresh air but also the great beauty of the tepuis (table-top mountains) and waterfalls, especially … [Continue reading] about Venetur Canaima Camp