About this podcast
A journey through the history and global influence of Cuban music, hosted by ethnomusicologist Rebecca Bodenheimer.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 65 episodes
- Cuban Beat & Fantasia · 1 h 21 minRebecca is joined by DJ Garo, one of the curators of a recently released compilation called Cuban Beat and Fantasia (1970-1980), relatively unknown fusion styles from the 1970s…
- Tribute to a master conguero, Carlos "Patato" Valdés · 47 minRaúl Fernandez joins Rebecca again to pay tribute to one of Cuba's greatest congueros, Carlos "Patato" Valdés, in honor of the centenary of his birth. Songs played: La Conga del…
- The complicated legacy of Willie Colón · 1 h 16 minWe're remembering Willie Colón, the pioneering Nuyorican trombonist who was a key figure in the rise of Fania Records and New York-based salsa. Marisol Negrón, author of Made in…
- The life and legacy of pianist Lilí Martínez Griñan · 1 h 9 minEthnomusicologist Ben Lapidus joins Rebecca again to discuss the life and legacy of Cuban pianist Lilí Martínez Griñan, a Guantanamero who joined Arsenio Rodriguez's band in the…
- Violín and hybrid worship practices in contemporary Cuba · 1 h 5 minEthnomusicologist Robin Moore joins Rebecca to discuss the subject of his forthcoming book, Violín: Mediating Musical Style and Devotional Practice in 21st-Century Cuba. As music…
- Feliz 100 años, Celia! · 53 minThe most beloved Cuban musician of all time was born on this day 100 years ago: Celia Cruz. We're honoring her with a brand new episode featuring Delia Poey, a professor at…
- "El rumbero del piano": Paying tribute to Eddie Palmieri · 55 minColumbia University professor and trombonist Chris Washburne joins Rebecca to pay tribute to "el rumbero del piano," Eddie Palmieri, one of Latin music's most significant…
- The latest in Cuban music with Rafa Escalona · 1 h 19 minCuban journalist Rafa Escalona joins Rebecca to talk about the latest trends in Cuban music, including how hard it is to track this information on the island and how recent…
- A tribute to Paulito FG · 1 h 0 minKevin Moore is back to help us pay tribute to one of timba's brightest stars, Paulito FG (EPD), who died tragically on March 1. Songs played: El humo o la vida, Dan Den feat…
- Breaking down Bad Bunny's Debí Tirar Más Fotos · 1 h 28 minFinally, we're back with a brand new episode, inspired by Bad Bunny's love letter to Puerto Rico, Debí Tirar Más Fotos! We get deep into the weeds of the Puerto Rican musical and…
- Send me your questions for a mailbag episode! · 5 minSend us Fan Mail Support the show You can support this independently produced podcast by becoming a monthly subscriber - even $3/month helps! If you like this podcast, please hit…
- A conversation with Cuban journalist Jesús Jank Curbelo · 1 h 6 minCuban journalist Jesús Jank Curbelo joins Rebecca to speak about a range of topics, including the legacy of El Taiger, one of Cuba's most popular artists who was killed recently…
- Rosa Marquetti part 2: Celia in Cuba · 44 minPart 2 of Rebecca's conversation with Cuban music historian Rosa Marquetti. The second edition of her book Celia en Cuba (1925-1962) was recently published in Spanish, and will…
- Cuban music historian Rosa Marquetti (part 1) · 56 minRebecca speaks with Cuban music historian Rosa Marquetti Torres, author of several books, including one on Chano Pozo and another one on Celia Cruz's career in Cuba—the Celia…
- Corneta china & Cantonese opera: The Chinese musical legacy · 1 h 5 minEthnomusicologist Edwin Porras joins Rebecca to speak about Chinese musical influences in Cuba, which date back to the mid-19th century. The double-reeded suona was adopted by…
- Cuban fusion and transnational scenes · 1 h 1 minEva Silot Bravo joins Rebecca again to talk about her recently published book, Cuban Fusion: The Transnational Cuban Alternative Music Scene, which focuses on Cuban musicians who…
- From the Cuban Serenade podcast: Hilario Durán, The Genius · 35 minThis week The Clave Chronicles is sharing an episode of Cuban Serenade, a podcast exploring the history of Cuban music in Canada that's hosted by Freddy Monasterio and Karen…
- The Cuban-Canadian musical diaspora · 1 h 0 minFreddy Monasterio, a Cuban-born researcher, educator and arts administrator based in Toronto, joins Rebecca to talk about the Cuban musical diaspora in Canada. He also co-hosts a…
- Timba then and now · 1 h 4 minAnthropologist and prolific scholar Umi Vaughan, author of Rebel Dance, Renegade Stance: Timba Music and Black Identity, joins Rebecca to speak about his 25 years of research on…
- Krudxs Cubensi: Giving voice to Afro-Cuban queer & non-binary identity · 1 h 11 minLegendary Afro-Cuban hip hop group Krudxs Cubensi (Odaymar Cuesta and Oli Prendes) join Rebecca to speak about their career and the particular challenges they've faced as artists…
