Farewell Night at the Casa del Queso
It has finally crept up on me: my last day in Santiago de Cuba. But it’s going to be a great day. I’ll be having a final…
Tag: Casa del Queso
Cafe bar on Heredia in Santiago de Cuba where you can find traditional live music, including regular performances by Xiomara Vidal.
Bolero-Son | Cuban Con-Fusion
So far, in my first Cuban guitar lesson with trovadora Xiomara Vidal, she has introduced me to the bolero and walked me through the son. But it’s getting…
Introduction to Son with Xiomara Vidal
After beginning at the shallow end of the Cuban genre pool with an introduction to the bolero, I’m now going to attach my musical arm bands and doggy-paddle…
Introduction to Bolero with Xiomara Vidal
The day after first meeting trovadora Xiomara Vidal, my new Cuban guitar teacher, I arrive at the Casa del Queso for my first lesson. I'm nervous and…
Meeting Xiomara Vidal at the Casa De La Trova
After my first night in Hostel Girasol, I set off in search of a guitar teacher who can guide me through the labyrinth of Cuban rhythms and genres.