Gilles Peterson's "Havana Cultura"

[PADDYWHACK121272]

Much as I love Buena Vista Social Club and Sierra Maestra I know little else beyond that - in an effort to expand my musical horizons I have been listening to Gilles Peterson's "Havana Cultura" compilation - highly recommended - any suggestions on where to go from here?...any hardcore improvisation coming out of Cuba at the moment?!...

[Colt45]

There have been a few discussions on the topic - here's a link to a couple:

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I don't know how much if any of the above would be considered hardcore improvisation, but some great stuff nonetheless.

[PADDYWHACK121272]

There have been a few discussions on the topic - here's a link to a couple:

Link1

Link2

I don't know how much if any of the above would be considered hardcore improvisation, but some great stuff nonetheless.

Thanks for the links Colt, will check some of that stuff out, was (half) joking about the hardcore improv....

[Colt45]

(half) joking about the hardcore improv....

There's nothing funny about hardcore improv.................

My own personal all around fave would probably be ¡Cubanismo!.

Many sounds and styles to explore.