“Ivy League Rumba,” a documentary covering the Latin Jazz and Pop Festival held at Brown last fall, premiered Thursday at the Watson Institute for International Studies. The film explores contemporary ...

Ensemble Arts Philly presents the dynamic and legendary ensemble band, Afro-Cuban All Stars, at the Miller Theater on Oct. 19. The Afro-Cuban All Stars, led by Juan de Marcos, are known for their ...

UC San Diego Park & Market’s Intersections concert series is hosting local Afro-Cuban and Afro-Caribbean music pioneer Gene Perry and his Rumba Ketumba band on Thursday, July 11 at 7 p.m. Gene Perry ...

Even after nine years away from the U.S., Cuban rumba music and dance group Los Munequitos de Matanzas is inspiring a level of fan loyalty on its current U.S. tour similar to The Grateful Dead’s.

You could learn something while shaking your booty if you catch Oyu Oro Afro-Cuban Dance Ensemble's colorful show at iFest this weekend. “We like to involve the audience in our work. I want to share ...

Hermit Woods invites you to a night of exceptional music, delicious cuisine, and fine wine featuring Los Sugar Kings, a Boston-based quartet known for their energetic performances and diverse musical ...

The late legendary Cuban singer Celia Cruz has become the first Afro-Latina woman to appear on U.S. currency. The “Queen of Salsa” was one of five women selected to be the “face” of a quarter this ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X The Grammy-nominated conguero and batá drum phenom Pedrito Martinez will lead a public workshop ...

Catalina Maria Johnson returns to World Cafe for a segment about a unique cultural blend. Latin Roots: Cuban Rumba Chicago-based journalist Catalina Maria Johnson hosts the 15th installment of World ...

People often ask, “Scotty: what is Latin Jazz? What is Cuban Jazz?” There’s no pat and easy answer. What has come to be known as Latin Jazz might have had its earliest incarnation in some rhythms and ...

La biblioteca recibió apoyo federal del Fondo de Iniciativas Latinas, administrado por el Museo Nacional del Latino Estadounidense. Library purchase through the Smithsonian Latino Initiatives Pool, ...

New Orleans luminaries, Cuban musicians, and students unite in a transformative musical journey. Since 2018, the Trombone Shorty Foundation has been fostering a unique cultural exchange through its ...