Bolero-Son | Cuban Con-Fusion
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 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…
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Mid-range accommodation in Santiago de Cuba.
Introduction to Son with Xiomara Vidal
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 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…
Introduction to Bolero with Xiomara Vidal
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 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…