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Author: Genco Chaviano

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ALAN BOSS AND GENCO CHAVIANO HOST A WEEKLY CELEBRATION OF THE HISTORY, ARTISTS, AND CULTURE OF CUBAN MUSIC WORLDWIDE. WHILE IT'S EDUCATIONAL, IT’S ALSO INCREDIBLY FUN TO LISTEN TO. FEATURING INTERVIEWS WITH PROMINENT CUBAN ARTISTS, BOTH PAST AND PRESENT, AND DELVES INTO THE ROOTS OF CUBAN MUSIC…MOST OF WHICH COMES FROM ALAN’S PERSONAL COLLECTION WHICH HE’S BEEN GATHERING FOR OVER SIX DECADES.
EPISODES PRESENT A RANGE OF ARTISTS, FROM TRADITIONAL CUBAN MUSICIANS TO MODERN-DAY PERFORMERS. ARTISTS LIKE COMPAY SEGUNDO, CELIA CRUZ, AND BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, AND MORE! ALONG THE WAY, ALAN SHARES SOME OF THE GREAT EXPERIENCES HE’S HAD IN EXPLORING THIS RICH MUSICAL HERITAGE. THROUGH HIS STORIES, HES TAKE YOU TO PLACES YOU’VE NEVER BEEN BEFORE! JOIN ALAN AND GENCO FOR CUBANIA: LA MUSICA ON APPLE PODCAST, SPOTIFY, IHEART, STITCHER, AMAZON, YOUTUBE OR WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS. BE SURE TO TAP THE SUBSCRIBE BUTTON SO YOU’LL KNOW WHEN EPISODES DROPS AND THE PARTY BEGINS!
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In this episode, Genco and Alan are joined by Latin Grammy winning producer, arranger and music executive, Julio Bague.  Julio won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Traditional Tropic Album his work with John Secada featuring the Charlie Sepulveda Big Band on the recording To Beny More with Love.  Come join in on the lively conversation with Alan, Genco, and Julio!
In this episode, Alan and Genco welcome the brilliant saxophonist, percussionist, and composer Yosvony Terry.  According to the New York Times, Yosvony "has helped redefine Latin Jazz."  Join Alan, Genco, and Yosvony for this wide-ranging and fun conversation.
Known as "the home of the mambo," the Palladium was New York's most popular venue for Latin dance music from 1947 to 1966.  It featured live Latin music four nights a week, frequently played by "The Big Three" orchestras:  Machito & His Afrocubans, Tito Puente, and Tito Rodriguez.  In this episode, Alan and Genco share personal memories and great music of the Palladium's golden era.
In this episode, Genco and Alan are joined by the great Arturo O'Farrill.   Arturo's artistry and innovation have left an ndelible mark on the global music scene.  Hailing from a rich lineage of musicians, including his father, Chico O'Farrill, Arturo has seemlessly blended diverse musical traditions, pushin boundries and redefining the possibilities of Latin jazz.  Join Genco, Alan, and Arturo for this lively, inspiring conversation.
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2023-06-0601:28

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