Cuban Music Radio Program (Eastside Radio, 89.7 FM) Sydney Australia
Features
18th Novemeber 2010: 'Sport in Cuba'
Special guest Javier Clavelo Robinson comes in to Cubanisimo to talk about the role of sport in Cuban society and the success of Cuba's athletes.
14th October 2010: 'JJ Son' live
Touring traditional Cuban music group 'JJ Son' from Santiago de Cuba come in to Cubanisimo to perform live to air.
12th August 2010: 'Los Van Van' show (1991-2010)
'Los Van Van' special playing material from their albums from 1991-2010. Preview of the upcoming 'Los Van Van' show at The Sydney Opera House.
29th July 2010: 'Los Van Van' show (1970-1990)
'Los Van Van' special playing material from their albums from 1970-1990. Preview of the upcoming 'Los Van Van' show at The Sydney Opera House.
4th February 2010:
'Timba best of 2009' show
Special guest Gabriel Wilder presents her top albums in the Salsa Cubana field
for 2009.
23rd April 2009:
'Cuba travel show'
Special guest Robyn Smith from Movidas Journey travel company talks about travel
to Cuba, places to stay etc.
26th March 2009:
'New music from Cuba'
Gabriel Wilder presents new music with the latest from Los Van Van, Azucar Negra,
Alain Daniels, Havana d'Primera.
March 2009:
Special guest Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca
Pianist Roberto
Fonseca is one of the most talented and charismatic young musicians
to emerge from Cuba in recent times. He has toured the world with The Buena
Vista Social Club, Omara Portuondo and Ibrahim Ferrer..
September 2008:
CUBANISIMO 10th Anniversary month
A selection of the best of Cubanisimo over the last 10 years on air. With
special guests Les "DJ Con Sabor" Pieratos and timbaphile Gabriel Wilder.
3rd & 17th August 2006:
'Los Van Van special'
To celebrate the imminent arrival to our shores of Los Van Van for the 1st time,
Cubanisimo will feature Cuba's greatest dance band. We will be playing music
from their entire career from 1969 to their latest release 'Chapeando' and
talking about the history and influence of the group.
30th June 2005:
'Interview with Norman Stein from 'Bogarts House of Fine Cigars'
Talking about cigars, including making and care of, with one of Australia's most
knowledgeable cigar aficionados, Norman Stein.
7th April 2005:
'Interview with Jesus Alemany from the group Cubanismo
A candid chat with band leader and trompetista Jesus Alemany from the popular
group Cubanismo, who were performing in Australia during March.
11th December 2003: 'Ruben
Gonzalez' special
Celebrating the life and music of one of Cuba's most influential
musicians Ruben Gonzalez who passed away at age 84.
7th August 2003: Mi
Tierra album
Special guest Renier Rojas from Canberra based band 'Mi Tierra' talks about the
band and their debut album 'Escuchame'
25th July 2003: 'Celia
Cruz' special
Celebrating the life and music of one of Cuba's most celebrated and the Queen of
Salsa Celia Cruz, who sadly passed away at age 78. Including some rare
recordings.
18th July 2003: 'Compay
Segundo' special
Celebrating the life and music of one of Cuba's most celebrated and well liked
musicians Compay Segundo, who sadly passed away at age 95.
22nd May 2003: 'Tumi' special
Featuring new albums released on the 'Tumi music' label based in UK.
3rd April 2003:
'Giraldo Piloto's Klimax and friends'
Giraldo Piloto shows off his Jazz chops with a great new album.
Available from: 'Music Front' Shop 33, Ashfield Mall, Liverpool Rd. Ashfield
ph.(02)9799 7795
19th December 2002: 'Bamboleo special'
Tracing the music of one of the great salsa Cubana groups. Bamboleo are coming to Sydney for New Years Eve (see upcoming events).
21st November 2002: 'Chucho Valdes special'
Tracing the music of one of the greats of Cuban music, Chucho valdes from Irakere to his Grammy award winning quartet. Chucho is coming to Sydney in January.