Tag Archives: Mezcla

Oakland, California local vocalist/guitarist and arranger Pablo Guyséndez formed Mezcla (“mix” in Spanish) in 1985. As defined by their name, Mezcla perform a variety of Afro-Caribbean rhythms, traditional jazz, and rock and roll. In 2002, the globe music-oriented label Khaeon released their record ¡Akimba!, documented live at Havana’s La Zorra …

Pío Leyva looms among the giants of Cuban music. Though perhaps one of the most effective soneros from the pre-revolution period, he only gained worldwide renown in his twilight years because of the landmark record and documentary Buena Vista Public Club. Blessed Wilfredo Pascual in Morón, Cuba, on, may 5, …