Carlos Varela

Cuba's Folkie

Locos Por Juana and Spam Allstars Repping the MIA at SXSW

Photo by Carlos A. VarelaLocos Por Juana is killing it at SXSW.​If you're in Austin checking out SXSW, you might be in the mood to see some familiar faces. And if you aren't there, join the club. But it's worth mentioning that Miami residents are being well represented by some of our favorite loc ... More >>

Update: Buena Vista Social Club Returns to U.S., Cue Versailles Restaurant Protests

The Buena Vista Social Club will play its first American shows in seven years this week, with appearances in Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago.​Like Silvio Rodriguez, the band's likely skipping South Florida for fear of protests from fringe exile groups. The legendary geezers are just the lates ... More >>

Anti-Castro Cubans Scare Silvio Rodriguez Away

​In the last year, a gaggle of Cuban musicians have performed in Miami for the first time in decades. There was Los Van Van, Omara Portuondo, and goateed troubadour Carlos Varela. But when singer-songwriter Silvio Rodriguez announced two weeks ago he would tour the United States for the first sinc ... More >>

Silvio Rodriguez Plays First American Show in 30 Years

At least musically, the Obama administration is softening diplomatic relations with Cuba. On Wednesday famed singer-songwriter Silvio Rodriguez was granted a travel visa, and this Saturday folk singer Carlos Varela will be performing in Miami.​ Earlier this year, salsa band Los Van Van and legend ... More >>

End of Camelot

Songwriters in the Round leaves a legacy and many memories in Miami

At Long Last

Thanks to new local label Duque Productions, two of Miami's most talented musicians will finally be heard

Words and Music

Thanks to new local label Duque Productions, two of Miami's most talented musicians will finally be heard

Best New Music Trend

Concerts by Cuban bands

Take it to the Bridge

Concerts by Cuban bands

Night & Day

September 17 - 23, 1998

The Year of Chucho

September 17 - 23, 1998

Cultural Glasnost, Miami Style

September 17 - 23, 1998

But Will It Play in Peoria?

Is Willy Chirino's new video too controversial for local audiences? Nobody seems more worried than Willy Chirino.

Across the Great Divide

How one record label delivers something good from Castro's Cuba to the U.S.