i'm trying to learn the lyrics to the ellegua intro on cachao's master sessions 2. looked all over the internet to no avail. can anyone point me in the right...
hola I'm just returning from Cuba. Amazing and much more. I'd like to post some information about the upcoming Drum Festival. May I post here? Thanks Chuck S...
There may be some of us who know the songs and could help, and who haven't heard Cachao's master session 2. Maybe you could you could give us the list of...
I think you're going to need an akpwon for that one. Its not in the oru cantado that I can see. You might want to just try it phonetically. If you come across ...
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hello group I'm just returning from an all too brief trip to Cuba, engaged in Professional Research, the preferred method of travel for me, courtesy of the...
Thanks Chuck it has been my lifes dream to visit Cuba. Isn't it something we could visit China if we want but not Cuba the home of the greatest music the world...
Wednesday continued After a brief rest at the Lincoln Hotel (on Galiano Street, near the Malecón) I met with my great friend and teacher, Miguel Garcia ...
My condolences.. Your trip diary has been inspirational... Thanks for putting forth the time to blog for us.. Sympathy,, and all the best in transforming the...
Thursday 26 June Had a long day on Wednesday so Thursday began at 9 AM. I went outside the Hotel Lincoln to the small "cafeteria" across the street. Had a...
Palito, I'm really digging you sharing your trip to "Cubita, La Bella" ... thanx!!! Never having been to Cuba, I'm in amazement at the prices you've quoted...
Thanks Chuck, I want to ask if it is ok for me to use your paper you wrote about Timba Music on my web page where I teach drumming. It is a saved copy of the...
I need to set a set of Isla congas 9 3/4", 11 3/4" and 13". Made on (8- 17-07)New Condition, new mule skins, awesome sound. No waiting period involved....
Wednesday, I forgot to mention that I had a serious hang with Julio (el Guie), conguero with KLIMAX. We were going to have a lesson and go to a rumba....
Thanks Chuck, I am so Jealous! Just kidding, but some day I hope to get there! Videos are not of much use to me, but I would love to hear some of it on sound...
Woke up early in order to catch the Viazul bus from la Habana to Matanzas. It leaves la Habana at 8 AM, arriving in Matanzas about 8:30 or so. Got to the bus...
Chuck, You got a cab from Havana to Matanzas for $30?! That's fantastic! Was it one of those yellow cabs with 555.5555 on the side? I love that toque for...
Chuck, It's great to read about your exploits and adventures there in Cuba. Thanks for taking the time to blog. If you put it all together in an edition let me...
Just found some notes regarding Saturday in la Habana. I stay at the Hotel Lincoln in Centro Habana. One of the reasons I stay there is because of the farmers'...
Tuesday began my last three days in Havana. I did forget to mention an important meeting I had the past week. Dr. Olavo Alén Rodrguez is a preeminent Cuban...
Two days left here in Havana. I'm with the group of mostly Canadian music teachers, staying at the Villa Bacuranao. I've been trying to hook up with the two...
Woke up very early this morning. I wanted to drink in the morning here at Bacuranao. I took many pictures of the flowers and palms in the morning light. I'll...