Producer Jacob Plasse teamed up with the beloved mambo singer Jose “Pepito” Gomez and an all-star group of Cuban jazz players last year. Their aim was to make a mambo record that could sit alongside ...

The energetic Broadway musical Buena Vista Social Club, which opened on Wednesday night, has been praised for its representation of the rich cultural history of Cuban music. The name “Buena Vista ...

Latin music is one of music’s most diverse, influential, and exciting genres. Its roots come from traditional African music that, along with its people, made its way to Havana, New Orleans, and ...