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About Cuban Music
Annotated collection of website links, covering classical, salsa, and son.
Amadito Valdés
Biography and sound clips of timbales (kettle drums) player. [English/Spanish/French]
Cuba and Its Music
Student report on the nation's musical heritage in both traditional and popular genres. Includes geographical, political, religious, and historical background.
Guantanamera
Lyrics based on a poem by Jose Martí.
Kamaraco Quintet
Official web site provides fragments of Havana-based group's CD, resumes of the members, information on repetoire, and contact information. [English/Spanish/German]
Send a Piana to Havana
US group sends refurbished pianos to Cuban schools, trains local piano tuners, and provides tools and supplies.
Sin Palabras
Havana-based group combines techno and timba. Provides biographies of band members, music clips, and tour reports. Primarily in English, with some Spanish, French, Dutch, and German.
Sonidos de las Américas: Cuba
Essays on the development of concert music, including sources and influences.
The Los Primos Project
Canadian nonprofit facilitates music education, exchanges, and instrument donations in Cuba and in the Maritime Provinces. Includes descriptions of projects and history of performances.
Timba.com
International group of contributors providing news, links, and samples of all styles of Cuban music. Primarily in English with some Spanish.