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Reinventing Calle Ocho

Continued from page 1

Published on March 09, 2006

Reggaeton and new breeds of Latin hip-hop seem to happily coexist with the old-school sounds of Arturo Sandoval. There's nothing but love for the affable Cuban jazz trumpeter.

"I just love Arturo Sandoval's music. I grew up listening to his songs. It's like going back and spending time with my dad," says Sean. "I think there's room for all of us at Calle Ocho. Arturo is the official king, and we'll be there to support him."

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