Filin Guitar | Jazzin’ Up the Bolero
After meeting Los Jubilados del Caribe yesterday, I return to the scene of the crime for my first lesson with Rudy. As I arrive, Los Jubilados are packing up for…
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Filín refers to the style of bolero guitar that developed during the 1940s as bolero began to take on elements of US jazz. Harmony and melody were expanded and songs were played in free-time (rubato) to inject more emotive power and complexity.
Open Mic at the Casa de Las Tradiciones
The great thing about Cuba is: it doesn’t matter if you’re looking for the action or not – the action finds you. One night Marianna invites…