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• Afro-Cuban All Stars - 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.
• Afrocuba de Matanzas - 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.
• Barreto, Emilio - Background information on vocalist Barreto, and information on his cd "Santisimo", a homage to the African dieties of Santeria.
• Bata Ketu: A musical interplay of Cuba and Brasil - 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.
• Batacumbele - Short interview with timbalero and percussionist Hector M. "Endel" Dueño.
• Brasil Brazil Show - Ensemble delivering the fervor, enthusiasm and excitement of popular Brazian music. Biographies, pictures, contact information and links on their site.
• Charanga Nueve - California-based band playing traditional and modern Afro-Cuban music in the charanga format. With biography, pictures, and show dates.
• Congahead.com: Giovanni Hidalgo - An interview with Afro-Puerto Rican percussionist; also includes photos, biography, and sound samples.
• Congahead.com: Patato Valdez - Site includes an interview, a sound bite of a conversation with him, and a photo session.
• Cubanismo - Santa Salsera transcript of live interview with Afro-Cuban group Cubanismo, discussing history and musical traditions.
• Cubismo - Afro-Cuban style 9-piece orchestra based in Zagreb, Croatia: biography, discography, photo gallery, audio files, press cuts, and booking information.
• Gonzalez , Nelson - 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.
• Ibbu-Okun - Biographical information on this all female Afro-Cuban folkloric group from Cuba, founded by percussionist, and singer Amelia Pedroso.
• Mauleón, Rebeca - 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.
• Miranda, Freddie Jr. - Home page of Afro-Boriqua percussionist includes biography and photo journal of bands, and musicians he has played with.
• MondoSweetie - World music with emphasis on Cuban son and Nueva Trova. Sound samples and purchase information for their debut cd, and booking information.
• Quimbombó - 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.
• Valdez, Carlos - Homepage of Afro-Latin percussionist Carlos "Carlito" Valdez, composer for "Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk", and musical director of Wemba.
• Viento de Agua - 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.
• Virginia Rodrigues: Nós - Ink Blot magazine album review of the recent release by Afro-Brazilian singer Rodrigues, biography, band links, music clips, and pictures.
• Yerba Buena - A 12-piece charanga orchestra based in Seattle. Site includes biographies, photos, audio samples, and performance schedule.