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Latin Roots: Juan Formell

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Latin Roots: Juan Formell

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Artist and producer Rachel Faro discusses one of her heroes, Juan Formell, who led the Cuban band Los Van Van up until his death earlier this month.

Latin Roots: Juan Formell

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Monterey Jazz 2011: Juan-Carlos Formell And Johnny's Dream Club

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Monterey Jazz 2011: Juan-Carlos Formell And Johnny's Dream Club

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The Cuban singer-songwriter possesses a vivid imagination, a poetic sensibility and a band of Latin jazz musicians. At Monterey, he led the fantasy house band of a romantic haunt in a long-lost New Orleans — the northernmost Caribbean city.

Listen Now: Juan-Carlos Formell And Johnny's Dream In Concert

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New Island Sounds from Cuba's Young Guard

Cuba's younger musical generation has adopted the classic Cuban rhythms — familiar to fans of the Buena Vista Social Club and other old-school performers — and added international influences to create a new flavor of island music.

New Island Sounds from Cuba's Young Guard

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