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A journey through the history and global influence of Cuban music, hosted by ethnomusicologist Rebecca Bodenheimer.
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- Sep 23, 20261h 21m
Cuban Beat & Fantasia
Rebecca is joined by DJ Garo, one of the curators of a recently released compilation called Cuban Beat and Fantasia (1970-1980), relatively unknown fusion styles from the 1970s. Raised in the Cuban hip hop scene of the 1990s, Garo and fellow DJ/producer AfroQbano went "diggin in the crates" to find these rare beat and fantasia records, which fused Cuban popular music with Black American styles like funk and jazz. Songs played: El Bailador de mi Cuba, Grupo Candombe K1, Grupo VC Sol...
- Aug 14, 202647 min
Tribute to a master conguero, Carlos "Patato" Valdés
Raúl Fernandez joins Rebecca again to pay tribute to one of Cuba's greatest congueros, Carlos "Patato" Valdés, in honor of the centenary of his birth. Songs played: La Conga del Casino, Conjunto Casino Cuban Patato Chip, Herbie Mann Descarga Cubana, Cal Tjader Dilo Como Yo, Patato y Totico La Comparsa, Bebo Valdés Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can support this independently produced podcast by becoming a monthly subscriber - even $3/month helps! If you like this podcast, please h...
- Apr 17, 20261h 16m
The complicated legacy of Willie Colón
We're remembering Willie Colón, the pioneering Nuyorican trombonist who was a key figure in the rise of Fania Records and New York-based salsa. Marisol Negrón, author of Made in NuYoRico: Fania Records, Latin Music, and Salsa’s Nuyorican Meanings, joins Rebecca to discuss Colón's contributions, collaborations with Hector Lavoe, and his complex legacy as an artist whose politics were seemingly at odds with the persona he created, "El Malo," early on in his career. Songs played: "El Malo" "Cant...
- Mar 6, 20261h 9m
The life and legacy of pianist Lilí Martínez Griñan
Ethnomusicologist Ben Lapidus joins Rebecca again to discuss the life and legacy of Cuban pianist Lilí Martínez Griñan, a Guantanamero who joined Arsenio Rodriguez's band in the 1940s and quickly became his right-hand man in terms of composition and arranging. Lapidus is the editor of a new anthology in Spanish, El hombre y su música: Lilí Martínez Griñán. Songs played: Tumba Palo Cucuyé, Arsenio Rodriguez y Su Conjunto Mira...Cuidadito, Arsenio Rodriguez y Su Conjunto Cero Guapos en Yatera...
- Jan 22, 20261h 5m
Violín and hybrid worship practices in contemporary Cuba
Ethnomusicologist Robin Moore joins Rebecca to discuss the subject of his forthcoming book, Violín: Mediating Musical Style and Devotional Practice in 21st-Century Cuba. As music used to accompany ceremonies for the ancestors and orishas, violines have been growing in recent decades in Cuba, and are an example of an increasingly hybrid musical approach to worship in Cuba. Songs played (all by Orquesta Estrellas Cubanas except where noted): Ave Maria Plegaria a Obbatalá Two versions of S...
- Oct 21, 202553 min
Feliz 100 años, Celia!
The most beloved Cuban musician of all time was born on this day 100 years ago: Celia Cruz. We're honoring her with a brand new episode featuring Delia Poey, a professor at Florida State University who has written extensively about Celia's Career. Songs played: Quimbara Field recording of Afrocuba de Matanzas' version of Quimbara Chango Ta' Vení Que Le Den Candela Usted Abusó Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can support this independently produced podcast by becoming a monthly subs...
- Aug 19, 202554 min
"El rumbero del piano": Paying tribute to Eddie Palmieri
Columbia University professor and trombonist Chris Washburne joins Rebecca to pay tribute to "el rumbero del piano," Eddie Palmieri, one of Latin music's most significant pioneers. His music straddled salsa, Latin jazz, and other genres, and he was known for his innovative experimentation in form and harmony. Songs played: Azúcar El día que me quieras Broken home & If (We had peace today), from the Harlem River Drive project Puerto Rico Rebecca's recent piece on Eddie Palmieri: https://...
- Apr 23, 20251h 19m
The latest in Cuban music with Rafa Escalona
Cuban journalist Rafa Escalona joins Rebecca to talk about the latest trends in Cuban music, including how hard it is to track this information on the island and how recent out-migration has affected the evolution and definition of "música cubana." While contemporary Cuban music is of course dominated by reparto, the songs shared by Rafa provide a broader look into the latest trends. Songs played: Un Momentico + — Melanie Santiler & Dale Pututi Andala Remix — Wildey, Musteerifa & Rayd...
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