World Music Library

References, Books, Videos, Where to hear the music, Suggested recordings and readings

Cuba: The island of Cuba has a rich musical history that is sustained by both street musicians as well as those celebrated by musicians and fans all across the globe.

Books:

Enlarge "Cuba and Its Music: From the First Drums to the Mambo" (Hardcover) by Ned Sublette, published by Chicago Review Press, 2007

Enlarge DK Eyewitness Travel Guide on Cuba, 2007 or later edition

Events:

Major Festival: The Benny More International Music Festival is held bi-annually in La Havana and Cienfuegos during the month of September.

Video:

Afro-Cuban Roots, Max Music, 2006

Benny More, Y Su Banda Gigante, Grabaciones Completas 1953-1960, Tumbao Cuban Classics, 2003

Boleros de Oro, EGREM, 2006

Ibrahim Ferrer - Dos Gardenias
1 min 38 sec
www.youtube.com

Artists:

Buena Vista Social Club     The Buena Vista Musicians (PBS)

Los Zafiros

Omara Portuondo

Manuel Guajiro Mirabal

Ibrahim Ferrer

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