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Ep. 54 Cachao: Cuban Musical Marvel

Ep. 54 Cachao: Cuban Musical Marvel

Update: 2022-09-17

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Israel López, better known as Cachao was the co-creator of mambo, bandleader, double bassist, composer, and arranger. One of his and his brother Orestes’ greatest innovations was Mambo; livening up a classical Danzon, with afro-Cuban rhythm, as Cachao termed it “turning the ship 180˚”. You'll hear all about this and more in this week's episode.

Songs:
Sorpresa de Faluta
El Niño Toca el Tres
Controversia de Metalles
Isora Club
Descarga Cachao
Buenaventura
Ko Wo Ko Wo
At Ti No Te Falta Nada
Mi Guajira

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Ep. 54 Cachao: Cuban Musical Marvel

Ep. 54 Cachao: Cuban Musical Marvel

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