Afrocuba de Matanzas
One of Cuba's top folkloric groups, with an impressive knowledge of many of the African traditions. This site includes biographical and historical information, reviews, discography, tour schedule, and CD sales.
Barreto, Emilio
Background information on vocalist Barreto, and information on his cd "Santisimo", a homage to the African deities of Santeria.
Charanga Nueve
California-based band playing traditional and modern Afro-Cuban music in the charanga format. With biography, pictures, and show dates.
Valdez, Patato
Site includes an interview, a sound bite of a conversation with him, and a photo session.
Ibbu-Okun
Biographical information on this all female Afro-Cuban folkloric group from Cuba, founded by percussionist, and singer Amelia Pedroso.
Mauleón, Rebeca
Descarga Records page includes interview, discography and reviews for Afro-Cuban pianist and composer Mauleón.
Quimbombó
The name of this NY area band means "okra" in Spanish, and they play Afro-Cuban rhythms, salsa and latin jazz. Their page includes band member biographies, sound samples and booking information.
Son Sublime
Ten-piece charanga band based in the New York City area, playing the classic styles of Danz-n, Mambo, Cha-Cha-Cha, and Son. Site includes schedule and booking information.
Yerba Buena
A 12-piece charanga orchestra based in Seattle. Site includes biographies, photos, audio samples, and performance schedule.
Afro-Cuban All Stars
Group formed by Juan de Marcos Gonzalez as a multi-generational big band to pay tribute to the diversity of Cuban music. Label page includes bio, discography, photos and RealAudio song samples.
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