Mongo Santamaria enjoyed a long and successful career in Latin music. His recordings and concert performances ranged from the authentic percussion music of Afro-Cuban religious rituals through to ...

Eastern Illinois University students showcased their ability to play different percussion instruments at the Percussion ...

The Drexel University Fusion Band is an advanced performance ensemble exploring a variety of musical styles and genres including Funk, Reggae, Salsa, Samba, Afro-Cuban, and World Music. Improvisation ...

For Black History Month, PEOPLE CHICA interviewed Power actor Matt Cedeño, who's Afro-Cuban on his father's side. Here's what he had to say about Latino culture, the Spanish language and roles ...

Charlie Parker (saxophonist) and Machito recorded the Afro-Cuban Jazz Suite album in 1950, and pianist George Shearing recorded Latin Escapade in 1956.

The "Buena Vista Social Club" musical is based on the Cuban musicians who came together ... who is known for his unmatched percussion skills on the timbales. Portuondo started singing ...

Gillespie and Machito Afro-Cuban Jazz Moods The elements of music to consider Performing and composing ideas The impact of Afro-Cuban Jazz Moods ...