From the vibrant streets of Havana to the dynamic pulse of Canada’s jazz scene, Alexis Baró has carved out a...
On August 6, 2025, the music world lost a towering creative force. Eddie Palmieri, the Bronx-born pianist who transformed Latin music and jazz with his explosive...
“Manny Oquendo & Libre’s live performances were legendary. The ensemble’s vibrant energy and infectious groove compelled audiences to their feet.” Manny Oquendo’s band, Libre, formerly known...
As we mark the 100th anniversary of Cal Tjader’s birth on July 15, 2025, it is an opportune time to reflect on the life, legacy, and...
Last January I had the opportunity to attend a live concert at The Arts & Letters Club in Toronto showcasing Oná, an ensemble featuring two French...
José Luis Quintana [January 18, 1948 – June 6, 2025], better known as “Changuito,” is considered one of the architects of modern Afro-Cuban percussion. His legacy...
Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso – Celia Cruz – was born in 1925 in Barrio Santos Suárez in Havana, one of 4 children. In a...
Marina Albero was born in Barcelona, Spain, and started playing music on stages as a child with her family while they toured all around the world...
Laura Beatriz Argudin Tella was born in Havana, Cuba, daughter of the legendary Cuban pianist Rodolfo Argudin Justiz Peruchín, who has always been her biggest inspiration. Laura...
Dr. Juan Álamo is an internationally known performer, composer, and educator. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music, and...
Yeisy Rojas Rodríguez is a 33-year-old Cuban singer, violinist and composer. She draws inspiration from the intertwining musical legacies of her native Cuba. After finishing her music studies...
Zaccai Curtis is an acclaimed recording artist and producer, recently honored with the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album for his album Cubop Lives!....
Vernon Chatlein is a percussionist and composer from Curaçao specialized in Afro-Caribbean, Latin Music and Jazz. Vernon started his education at the Edgar Palm Music School...
Jorge Luis Pacheco is one of the leading pianists of the new generation of jazz in Cuba. He was a First Prize Winner of the International Contest...
Camila Cortina Bello is a pianist, educator, musicologist and composer. Born in Havana, Cuba in 1988, she has taken the stage in her home country and...
