United Nations of Cubamemucho
Posted on March 25th, 2010 by djmelao
Author: DJ Melao
Kool and the Gang live in Habana, Cuba
Posted on January 13th, 2010 by djmelao
The recent events of Cuban bands coming into the U.S. is all part of the Obama administration trying to ease tentions in the relationship between the U.S. and Cuba by supporting Cultural exchange. The U.S. sends Kool and the Gang .. Cuba sends Van Van .. can it get any better for both sides?
Just recently Kool [...]
Author: DJ Melao
Culture Cures
Posted on January 12th, 2010 by djmelao
Charanga Habanera’s first U.S. concert in years!
An report from our friends at the Oakland Post Online:
Last week on December 22, the Bay Area, and specifically San Francisco was again the beneficiary of the efforts of a small group of people who believe the motto, “culture cures,” and by producing yet another Cuban music show in [...]
Author: DJ Melao
A Living Legend
Posted on November 5th, 2009 by djmelao
The legendary Candido Fabre sings to your very own DJ Melao of Timbastars.com while also sending a message to several Cuban Soneros living out of Cuba who have been among Fabre’s rivals in the past. Check out the exclusive footage below.
Author: DJ Melao
Inside look @ HDP Live!
Posted on August 29th, 2009 by djmelao
Havana D’ Primera is finishing up on one of the most talked about European tour’s of the summer! If you are not a believer yet, I have exclusive footage which was provided by Mr.Timba of Martinique (who is one of TimbaStars newest reporters) which will make you a believer of HDP! I highly reccomend that [...]
Author: DJ Melao
The Roots of it all
Posted on August 13th, 2009 by djmelao
“The rumba has its influences in the music brought to Cuba by Spanish colonizers as well as Africans brought to Cuba as slaves. Rumba developed in the Cuban provinces of Havana and Matanzas in the late 19th century. As an energetic Afro-Cuban dance, Rumba was often suppressed and restricted because it was viewed as dangerous [...]
Author: DJ Melao
International Stars in Cuba
Posted on August 9th, 2009 by djmelao
The acclaimed Latin superstar Juanes will host a concert for Peace in Cuba’s “Plaza de la Revolucion”.
Cuban exiles in the United States have accused Colombian rocker Juanes of being an accomplice of the Castro regime in their homeland after the rocker announced a concert in Havana. Several Cuban organizations in the U.S. said it was [...]
Author: DJ Melao
Candido Fabre: Singer of the People
Posted on July 21st, 2009 by djmelao
The legendary Cuban Sonero Candido Fabre asks the Cuban government to reflect on the injustices that are going on in the islands airports while Cuban citizens are returning to their home of Cuba. Fabre explains that many Cubans are being stripped of their goods (Cloth, Hats, etc.) which in many cases are basic necessities for themselves, family, or friends. [...]
Author: DJ Melao
Latest on Los Van Van
Posted on July 20th, 2009 by djmelao
Juan Formell and Los Van Van were the highlight of the closing night at the Montreal Jazz Festival this year. The concert took place on July 12th where Los Van Van and The Afro Cuban All Stars were featured in the closing night of the Montreal Jazz festival. Thousands of music fans came out to [...]
Author: DJ Melao
Alexander the Great!
Posted on June 9th, 2009 by djmelao
Alexander the Great! Yes, Alexander Abreu of Havana D’ Primera has dedicated a great new song titled “Que me quiten lo bailao” to Timba DJs and promoters of Cuban music across the globe.
Click here to listen to Havana D’ Primera- Que me quiten lo bailao (DJ Melao)
Do not miss Cuba’s top new band Havana D’ Primera on their first European Tour this Summer!
For [...]
