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Afrocuba de Matanzas
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One of Cuba's top folkloric groups, with an impressive knowledge of many of the African traditions. This site includes biographical and historical information, reviews, discography, tour schedule, and CD sales.
http://afrocubaweb.com/afrocubamatanzas.htm
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Afro-Cuban All Stars
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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, combining a variety of contrasting styles including classic son montuno, contemporary timba, swinging big band guajira, Afro-Cuban jazz, danzon, the pure tribal rhythms of abakua, and bolero. Promotional page features background and tour information.
http://www.imnworld.com/afro.html
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Barreto, Emilio
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Background information on vocalist Barreto, and information on his cd "Santisimo", a homage to the African dieties of Santeria.
http://afrocubaweb.org/luzproductions.htm
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Batacumbele
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Short interview with timbalero and percussionist Hector M. "Endel" Dueño.
http://www.latinjazznet.com/special_features/batacumbele/endel.htm
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Bata Ketu: A musical interplay of Cuba and Brasil
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Bembe Records site for the Afro-Cuban, Afro-Brazilian music of two American percussionists: Michael Spiro and Mark Lamson, includes biography, sound samples and cd information.
http://www.bembe.com/bataketu/
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Brasil Brazil Show
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Ensemble delivering the fervor, enthusiasm and excitement of popular Brazian music. Biographies, pictures, contact information and links on their site.
http://BrasilBrazilShow.com
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Charanga Nueve
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California-based band playing traditional and modern Afro-Cuban music in the charanga format. With biography, pictures, and show dates.
http://www.cruzio.com/~nadpete/charang9.html
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Congahead.com: Giovanni Hidalgo
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An interview with Afro-Puerto Rican percussionist; also includes photos, biography, and sound samples.
http://www.congahead.com/Musicians/Meet_Musicians/Hidalgo/hidalgo.html
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Congahead.com: Patato Valdez
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Site includes an interview, a sound bite of a conversation with him, and a photo session.
http://www.congahead.com/Musicians/Meet_Musicians/Valdez/Valdez.html
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Cubanismo
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Santa Salsera transcript of live interview with Afro-Cuban group Cubanismo, discussing history and musical traditions.
http://www.picadillo.com/SantaSalsera/
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Cubismo
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Afro-Cuban style 9-piece orchestra based in Zagreb, Croatia: biography, discography, photo gallery, audio files, press cuts, and booking information.
http://www.cubismo.com/eng/
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Gonzalez , Nelson
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Official Website of Tres Guitar player Nelson Gonzalez has sound samples and cd information. Touring musician for Marc Anthony, this five-time grammy award winner has recorded for Gloria Estefan and others.
http://www.nelsongonzalezonline.com
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Ibbu-Okun
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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
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Mauleón, Rebeca
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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
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Mauleón, Rebeca
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Afro-Caribbean pianist, composer, and arranger Mauleón has worked with Puente, Santana, Cachao, Patato, Aguabella, and many other Latin music legends. Her website includes a biography, discography, reviews and publications.
http://www.rumbeca.com/rebeca.html
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Miranda, Freddie Jr.
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Home page of Afro-Boriqua percussionist includes biography and photo journal of bands, and musicians he has played with.
http://home.coqui.net/fmjr/index.htm
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MondoSweetie
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World music with emphasis on Cuban son and Nueva Trova. Sound samples and purchase information for their debut cd, and booking information.
http://mondosweetie.com
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Quimbombó
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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
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Valdez, Carlos
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Homepage of Afro-Latin percussionist Carlos "Carlito" Valdez, composer for "Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk", and musical director of Wemba.
http://www.wemba-music.org/carlos_and_dawn.htm
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Viento de Agua
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Latin dance band that play the traditional Afro-Puerto Rican rhythms of bomba and plena fused with other Afro-Caribbean rhythms and jazz: includes press clips, photos, and schedule.
http://www.vientodeagua.com/
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Viento de Agua
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Homepage of an unsigned Afro-Puerto Rican band from New York, NY who describe their sound as influenced by artists like Pleneros del Quinto Olivo, Batacumbele, and La Sonora Poncena.
http://www.mbus.com/bands/genadm/Viento.de.Agua.htm
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Virginia Rodrigues: Nós
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Ink Blot magazine album review of the recent release by Afro-Brazilian singer Rodrigues, biography, band links, music clips, and pictures.
http://www.big-shot.com/inkblot/rev-archive/Virginia_Rodrigues_Nos.htm
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Yerba Buena
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A 12-piece charanga orchestra based in Seattle. Site includes biographies, photos, audio samples, and performance schedule.
http://www.mindspring.com/~yerbuena/
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