Is posted here at Timba.com
Kudos to Gabriel Wilder for taking the time to record/transcribe/translate this highly informative interview with the leader of Havana DPrimera.
Alexander Abreu touches on topics such as: the difficulties of developing an audience in Cuba, his time with Paulito FG, the influence of The Spanish Harlem Orchestra, the varieties of genres that went into the making of Haciendo Historia, the status of Los Van Van, Cuban reggaeton, etc etc - there's a lot to think about here. The kind of interview that gives a good sense of both the artist and the world he lives in.
It sure doesn't hurt that Gabriel is a professional journalist in her 'real' life.
(Photo credit Patrick Bonnard)
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