Guajira Margarita by Traditional (Cuban) John Zaradin was born in the UK and began playing the guitar at the age of thirteen, eventually completing formal studies with Alexander Lagoya in Paris. Through his teenage years he was tutored by Albert Kay in the Schillinger System of Musical Composition and Arranging Techniques. His professional life began …
Guajira San Juan by Traditional (Cuban) John Zaradin was born in the UK and began playing the guitar at the age of thirteen, eventually completing formal studies with Alexander Lagoya in Paris. Through his teenage years he was tutored by Albert Kay in the Schillinger System of Musical Composition and Arranging Techniques. His professional life …
El Manicero by Moises Simo (1889-1945) Moisés Simons was a leading Cuban composer, pianist, and orchestra leader. He was the composer of El Manisero (The Peanut Vendor in English) which is considered by many to be the most famous piece of music created by a Cuban musician and has since been recorded by other musicians …
Etude No 1 by Franco Margola (1908-1992) Amos Coulanges was proclaimed sensation of the Guitar Festival in Martinique (E Caribbean) at the early age of 18. That’s what prompted this self taught Haïtian guitarist to study music in Canada and then in Europe with people like Oscar Ghiglia in Italy and Javier Quevedo in Paris. …
Siempre En Mi Corazon by Ernesto Lecuona (1895-1963) Ernesto Lecuona y Casado was a Cuban composer and pianist of Canarian father and Cuban mother, and worldwide fame. He composed over six hundred pieces, mostly in the Cuban vein, and was a pianist of exceptional quality.
The Breeze And I by Ernesto Lecuona (1895-1963) Ernesto Lecuona y Casado was a Cuban composer and pianist of Canarian father and Cuban mother, and worldwide fame. He composed over six hundred pieces, mostly in the Cuban vein, and was a pianist of exceptional quality.
Rumba Veracruzana by Ernesto Garcia De Leon (1952-) Ernesto García de León is a comptemporary Mexican Composer who specializes in guitar music, and whose works are becoming increasingly known internationally. He studied at the Music School of the National Independent University of Mexico (UNAM) and he is now professor of guitar and composition at the …
Cachita by Rafael Hernandez (1892-1965) Rafael Hernández was one of the most important composers of Puerto Rican popular music during the 20th century. The impact of Hernandez’s songs among Puerto Ricans was felt when Puerto Rican singer Marc Anthony recorded Hernández’s “Preciosa” and sang said song in a 2005 concert in New York City’s Madison …
Lagrima Negras by Miguel Matamoros (1894-1971) The Trio Matamoros were one of the most popular Cuban trova groups. Formed in 1925 by Miguel Matamoros , Rafael Cueto and Siro Rodriguez. All three were singers and composers. The Trio Matamoros played boleros and son. They toured all Latin America and Europe and recorded in New York.
Mama Son De La Loma by Miguel Matamoros (1894-1971) The Trio Matamoros were one of the most popular Cuban trova groups. Formed in 1925 by Miguel Matamoros , Rafael Cueto and Siro Rodriguez. All three were singers and composers. The Trio Matamoros played boleros and son. They toured all Latin America and Europe and recorded …
