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Bands and Artists:
One of Cuba's top folkloric groups, with an impressive knowledge of many of the African traditions. Biographical and historical information, reviews, discography, tour schedule, and CD-ROM sales.
http://afrocubaweb.com/afrocubamatanzas.htm
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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.
http://www.sasamusic.com/a02_juan_de_marcos/artist_home.htm
Background information on vocalist Barreto, and information on his cd "Santisimo", a homage to the African deities of Santeria.
http://afrocubaweb.com/luzproductions.htm
Biographical information on this all female Afro-Cuban folkloric group from Cuba, founded by percussionist, and singer Amelia Pedroso.
http://www.ibiblio.org/mao/musicians/ibbu_okun.html
Descarga Records page includes interview, discography and reviews for Afro-Cuban pianist and composer Mauleón.
http://www.descarga.com/cgi-bin/db/contrib/bio?SXVmkWF4;19;400
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.
http://www.quimbombo.com/home.htm
Ten-piece charanga band based in the New York City area, playing the classic styles of Danz-n, Mambo, Cha-Cha-Cha, and Son. Schedule and booking information.
http://www.sonsublime.com/
An interview, a sound bite of a conversation with him, and a photo session.
http://www.congahead.com/Musicians/Meet_Musicians/Valdez/Valdez.html