September 25–27 at the National Arts Centre: three days of concerts, discovery and connection. The countdown is on. From September 25 to 27, the Ottawa Latin...
The title Abriendo Puertas—“Opening Doors”—captures the spirit of guitarist Roni Ben-Hur’s latest recording with unusual precision. Recorded in Havana with an accomplished group of Cuban musicians,...
When the Ottawa Latin Jazz Conference returns to the National Arts Centre from September 25–27, 2026, its third edition will place Canada’s multicultural music community at...
For three decades, trombonist Conrad Herwig has pursued one of contemporary Latin jazz’s most durable ideas: reimagining the music of major jazz composers through the rhythmic...
On 3Discovery Vol. 1, Cuban-born pianist and composer Kemuel Roig turns the classic piano trio into a vivid arena for rhythmic invention, harmonic sophistication and spontaneous...
Some tribute albums look back. Bobby Sanabria and the Multiverse Big Band’s Arsenio and Beyond (Live at The Bronx Music Hall) moves forward. Recorded live at...
From the vibrant streets of Havana to the dynamic pulse of Canada’s jazz scene, Alexis Baró has carved out a powerful and deeply personal musical voice....
From Havana to Ground Zero: How Ariacne Trujillo Survived and Found Her Sound Through Resilience, Classical Roots and Global Collaboration Intro (Editor’s note): From Havana’s classical...
When my parents bought their home in 1968, Sunset Beach was just another sleepy little beach town It spanned about one mile in length, sandwiched between...
Early Sunday morning… I awoke to the pleasant surprise of a Google Alert in my email. I clicked to find Variety Magazine had published an article...
Francisco Fellové Valdés (October 7, 1923 – February 15, 2013), also known as El Gran Fellové (The Great Fellové), was a Cuban songwriter and singer. A...
Carlos Sarduy was born on the 9th of March in La Habana, Cuba. He is currently considered one of the most important Cuban trumpet players. At...
Ramón Tamayo Martinez, barely thirty years old has been around sacred drums for as long as he remembers. Son of Changó, god of lightning and war,...
For more than a half-century, the embrace between Cuba and the United States has been subject to an odd dance of politics, including a still-standing embargo....
Before she picks up her violin and walks onstage, Yilian Cañizares pays homage to her ancestors. Candles are lit. Prayers are said, and offerings made. Then...