Cuban Music Radio Program (Eastside Radio, 89.7 FM) Sydney Australia
Features
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.
11th October 2007:
Special guests from Son Veneno, Cesar Marin and Cuban singer Osvaldo Chacon.
6th September 2007:
Special guests Magdelys and Antony Gullick
Talking about music education in Cuba with visiting Cuban percussionist Magdelys
and Sydney music teacher Antony Gullick who takes students to Cuba for study.
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.
16th Feruary 2006:
'Interview with Sergio Sieres from The Cuban Folkloric Dance Company talking about the new show 'AfroCuban Xpress.
'Interview with Juan Carlos Cremata, Cuban director in Sydney for the first Latin American Film Festival.
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.
28th October 2004:
'Buena Vista presents Manuel 'Guajiro' Mirabal'
A new album from the Buena Vista Social Club boys and girls featuring trumpeter
Mirabal with a homage to Arsenio Rodriguez.
Available from: 'Music Front' Shop 33, Ashfield Mall, Liverpool Rd. Ashfield ph.(02)9799 7795
9th September 2004:
'6th anniversary of Cubanisimo radio'
A selection of our favourite Cuban material to celebrate 6 years of Cubanisimo
(WOW!).
5th August 2004:
'New music from Cuba'
Fresh from our return from Cubadisco 2004 in Havana, plenty of new and exciting Cuban music
exclusive to 'Cubanisimo'.
29th July 2004:
'New music from Cuba'
Fresh from our return from Cubadisco 2004 in Havana, plenty of new and exciting Cuban music
exclusive to 'Cubanisimo'.
22nd July 2004:
'Cubadisco 2004 report and new music from Cuba'
Fresh from our return from Cubadisco 2004 in Havana, we will look at the winners
(see news link) and their albums. Also plenty of new and exciting Cuban music
exclusive to 'Cubanisimo'.
18th March 2004:
'The greatest Cuban collection ever'
3 CD set of Mambo, Cha cha cha and Salsa with 24 page food and cocktail recipe
booklet.
Available from: All good music stores.
11th March 2004:
'Sensacion de Cuba'
An interesting compilation with varied artists such as Los Van Van, Generoso
Jimenez and Rudy Calzado.
Available from: 'Music Front' Shop 33, Ashfield Mall, Liverpool Rd. Ashfield
ph.(02)9799 7795
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.
15th May 2003:
Angel Bonne 'Bonne & Bonne Co.'
A new album from ex-Van Van singer/songwriter Angel Bonne.
Available from: 'Music Front' Shop 33, Ashfield Mall, Liverpool Rd. Ashfield
ph.(02)9799 7795
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
23rd January 2003:
Yumuri 'Tiene bilongo'
New album from one of Cubas great soneros, Moises 'Yumuri' Valle.
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).
12th December 2002:
Cuba Romantica
Beautiful album of boleros from some of Cubas finest.
Available from: 'So Music' 183 King St Newtown ph. (02)9519 8622
5th December 2002:
Norman Stein, Cigar specialist
Talking about the process of cigar manufacturing in Cuba, and maintenance of cigars.
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.
26th September 2002:
Azucar 'Lapiz de Labio'
New hip group from havana with 4 great female vocalists, this is a mixture of Salsa Cubana and Pop.
Available from: 'Music Front' Shop 33, Ashfield Mall, Liverpool Rd. Ashfield
ph.(02)9799 7795
Special Features:
Special Feature:
4th September 2002: 'Cubanisimo radio 4 year anniversary'
Richard from Diaspora World beat joins us to celebrate our 4th anniversary, featuring some of our favourite songs from the last 4 years.
Special Feature:
1st November 2001: 'Ahi-nama records special'
Martin Delcanho joins us to feature the catalogue of Ahi-nama records which has great artists such as 'Maraca', 'Bamboleo' and many others.
Special Feature:
6th July 2000:
Cuban guest, Euridice Charon talking about Cuban culture and specifically the role of religion in Cuban society.
Special Feature:
22nd June 2000: 'Trova Cubana' special.
Tracing the development of the 'Trova' style. Trova is the term referring to the style of singing derived from the European troubadors, with reliance on the voice and the guitar. Featuring artists such as Silvio Rodriguez, Pablo Milanes and music from the 'Casa de la Trova' in Santiago de Cuba and Trinidad.