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1. Afro-Cuban All Stars

Group formed by Juan de Marcos Gonzalez as a multi-generational big band to pay tribute to the diversity of Cuban music. Label page includes bio, discography, photos and RealAudio song samples.

Website: http://www.sasamusic.com/a02_juan_de_marcos/artist_home.htm
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2. Afrocuba de Matanzas

One of Cuba's top folkloric groups, with an impressive knowledge of many of the African traditions. This site includes biographical and historical information, reviews, discography, tour schedule, and CD sales.

Website: http://afrocubaweb.com/afrocubamatanzas.htm
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3. Barreto, Emilio

Background information on vocalist Barreto, and information on his cd "Santisimo", a homage to the African deities of Santeria.

Website: http://afrocubaweb.com/luzproductions.htm
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4. Buena Vista Social Club

Review of Ibrahim Ferrer, Omara Portuondo, Ruben Gonzalez and the rest of Buena Vista Social Club live in Reykjavik, May 2001, from musicOMH.com.

Website: http://www.musicOMH.com/gigs/buena-vista-social-club.htm
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5. Buena Vista Social Club

Concert review from the Art Deco Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles, featuring pianist Ruben Gonzalez and singer Ibrahim Ferrer.

Website: http://www.plume-noire.com/music/live/buenavista.html
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6. Buena Vista Social Club News: Topix.net

News about Buena Vista Social Club continually updated from around the net.

Website: http://www.topix.net/who/buena-vista-social-club
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7. Charanga Nueve

California-based band playing traditional and modern Afro-Cuban music in the charanga format. With biography, pictures, and show dates.

Website: http://www.cruzio.com/~nadpete/charang9.html
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8. Ibbu-Okun

Biographical information on this all female Afro-Cuban folkloric group from Cuba, founded by percussionist, and singer Amelia Pedroso.

Website: http://www.ibiblio.org/mao/musicians/ibbu_okun.html
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9. MauleÃ³n, Rebeca

Descarga Records page includes interview, discography and reviews for Afro-Cuban pianist and composer MauleÃ³n.

Website: http://www.descarga.com/cgi-bin/db/contrib/bio?SXVmkWF4;19;400
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10. Puentes Brothers

Twin brothers from Canada who play traditional Cuban music. Artist label site includes biography, photos, music clips, and discography.

Website: http://www.almarecords.com/shtml/artists_sites/puentes/puentes_default.shtml
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11. QuimbombÃ³

The name of this NY area band means "okra" in Spanish, and they play Afro-Cuban rhythms, salsa and latin jazz. Their page includes band member biographies, sound samples and booking information.

Website: http://www.quimbombo.com/home.htm
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12. Son Sublime

Ten-piece charanga band based in the New York City area, playing the classic styles of Danz-n, Mambo, Cha-Cha-Cha, and Son. Site includes schedule and booking information.

Website: http://www.sonsublime.com/
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13. Valdez, Patato

Site includes an interview, a sound bite of a conversation with him, and a photo session.

Website: http://www.congahead.com/Musicians/Meet_Musicians/Valdez/Valdez.html
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14. World Circuit Records: Buena Vista Social Club

Record label site includes photos and a sound clip.

Website: http://www.worldcircuit.co.uk/BuenaVistaSocialClub/
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15. Yerba Buena

A 12-piece charanga orchestra based in Seattle. Site includes biographies, photos, audio samples, and performance schedule.

Website: http://www.mindspring.com/~yerbuena/
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