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With his 2012 release Yo, Cuban jazz pianist Roberto Fonseca launched a new phase in his musical career. Including African instruments such as the talking drum, the n’goni and the kora alongside a Hammond organ, the musician initiated an interesting fusion of his trademark Afro-Cuban groove with African-based griot traditions …
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Since 2009, UK-based DJ and music producer Gilles Peterson has been partnering with the Havana Cultura project, “a global initiative to promote contemporary Cuban culture”. While the highly successful Buena Vista Social Club project delved into Cuba’s rich musical past to highlight forgotten Son Cubano gems, Havana Cultura looks …
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