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Cuban Musician Once Collaborated with Celia Cruz and Óscar D’León Now Homeless in Miami

For decades, the sound of his bongos resonated across stages in Cuba, the United States, Europe, and Latin America. Jorge ...

Remembering Raul Malo, lead singer and guitarist for The Mavericks

The Miami-born, Cuban American musician, who died Dec. 8, played music that embraced Latin rhythms, roots, rock 'n' roll, and country. Originally broadcast in 1995.
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The musical journey of Cuban-born pianist

Zahili Zamora was born and raised in the Cuban port city of Manzanillo, but her music has taken her to Canada, Southeast Asia and now the United States, where she’s recently become a citizen. Her ...
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Cuban Musician El Rojo Celebrates Political Asylum Approval in the U.S.: "It Can Be Done"

The Cuban musician David Acosta, popularly known as El Rojo, recently celebrated a pivotal moment in his life—the approval of ...

Here's what made it onto this year's UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list

Each year, UNESCO recognizes culturally significant practices, traditions and customs. 2025's list includes weaving, handmade paper craftsmanship, yurt making, a genre of Cuban music and yodeling.