Radio Cuba Canta

In honor of KPFA FM's 60th Anniversary and an "All Day Music" broadcast, Cuba Canta offers a retrospective popouri spanning a century of Cuban Music, from Danzon to Son, Mambo to Mozambique, and Trova to Timba.

For the final stretch broadcast veteran Emiliano Echeverria is joined by KPFA Music Director and Con Sabor host Luis Medina, spinning releases including Michael Blanco, Gerado Piloto y su Klimax. Los Van Van, and more!

Also concerning recent developments in President Barack Obama's administration dealing with US - Cuba political relations, Emiliano speaks with San Francisco-based Cuban visa attorney Bill Martinez on the latest challenges and opportunities for US-Cuba music and cultural exchanges.

Produced by Emiliano Echeverria
With KPFA Music Director Luis Medina , Con Sabor
Community Calendar produced by Ron Flores
Engineer C'Tone

Broadcast: Saturday, April 25, 2009
9 pm PST - San Francisco Bay Area
12 midnight EST - NY/Miami/San Juan PR/ y la Habana, Cuba
KPFA 94.1 FM - in Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM - Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM - Fresno

Live on the web at: www.kpfa.org

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Radio Cuba Canta- Saturday, April 25, 2009


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Radio Cuba Canta - Saturday, April 25, 2009



More program info:
http://kpfa.org/archives/index.php?arch=14315

Radio Cuba Canta broadcasts monthly on KPFA-FM during Con Sabor, a weekly program featuring the best in Salsa, Latin Jazz and Afro-Caribbean music hosted by executive producer Luis Medina.

International Womens' Month

Radio Cuba Canta takes a historical look at Women in Cuban Music. From Rita Montaner to Maria Teresa Vera, Celia Cruz to Celeste Mendoza, Orquesta Anacaona to Camerata Romeu: listen to the many diverse sides of the music of Cuba in which women have and continue to play an important role. This tradition continues today with the many young female soloists and ensembles heard today, not only in Cuba but throughout the world. So Tune in, tonight on KPFA-FM 94.1 or www.kpfa.org.

Produced and hosted by Emiliano Echeverria
Associate producer & broadcast operator: Clay "C-Tone" Leander
Community Calendar produced by Ron Flores

Audio Archive

Listen:   Radio Cuba Canta - March 28, 2009


Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta- Saturday, March 28, 2009


Original Broadcast:  Saturday, March 28, 2009
KPFA 94.1 FM - in Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM - Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM - Fresno

KPFA FM live on the web at: www.kpfa.org

more program info:
http://www.kpfa.org/archive/show/48247


Radio Cuba Canta broadcasts monthly on KPFA-FM during Con Sabor, a weekly program featuring the best in Salsa, Latin Jazz and Afro-Caribbean music hosted by executive producer Luis Medina.

Tonight: Emiliano Echeverria cooks up a fine stew of Cuban music for your listening pleasure, mixing the best of old and new recordings spanning over a century of recorded sound.

At 30 minutes into the program (9:30 pm PST), we will present a half-hour of music featuring the many roles of the flute in cuban music. Enjoy the music from the likes of Antonio Arcaño, Jose Fajardo, Richard Egues, Orlando "Maraca" Valle, Alberto Socarras, and more.

The Ron Flores Community Music Calendar at 10:30 pm, followed by our mix of contemporary Cuban Timba, Reggaeton and Hip-Hop Cubano.

Also ticket giveaways for Issac Delgado, and more.

From Danzon and Son to the most modern of trends,
Radio Cuba Canta presents the finest mix of cuban music available on the West Coast.

Produced by Emiliano Echeverria
Community Calendar produced by Ron Flores
With Clay "C'Tone Leandre at the controls.

Broadcast: October 25, 2008 - 9 pm PST
KPFA 94.1 FM - in SF Bay Area & Northern California -
KPFB 89.3 FM - Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM - Fresno

Live on the web at: www.kpfa.org

Listen NOW:
Radio Cuba Canta- Saturday, October 25, 2008


Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta - October 25, 2008


More program info:
http://kpfa.org/archives/index.php?arch=14315

Radio Cuba Canta broadcasts monthly on KPFA-FM during Con Sabor, a weekly program featuring the best in Salsa, Latin Jazz and Afro-Caribbean music hosted by executive producer Luis Medina.

Guest host for Con Sabor: Emiliano Echeverria hosts the monthly installment of Cuba Canta on KPFA FM.

Produced by Emiliano Echeverria
Community Calendar produced by Ron Flores
Engineered by C-Ton'

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Cuba Canta - July 26, 2008 - Mp3

Original broadcast: July 26, 2008
KPFA 94.1 FM - in SF Bay Area & Northern California -
KPFB 89.3 FM - Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM - Fresno

Live on the web at: http://www.kpfa.org/

more program info:
http://www.kpfa.org/archives/index.php?show=55

Thanks to Luis Medina, host/executive producer of Con Sabor.

Guest host for Con Sabor: Emiliano hosts the monthly installment of Cuba Canta on KPFA FM. Featured artists include: Bebo Valdez, Beny More, Conjunto Casino, Justi Barretto, Barbarito Diez con Orq. Antonio Maria Romeo, Conjunto Estrellas Cubana, Orishas; Nino Rivera with Miguelito Cuni, Conjunto de Julio Suarez, and much more...

Also: a rare recording of Bay Area-based Cuban percussion maestros and May/June birthday boys Walfredo de los Reyes Sr. and Armando Peraza together performing in a descarga with pianist Hector Rivera.

Produced by Emiliano Echeverria
Community Calendar produced by Ron Flores
Engineered by Clay Leander aka C'Tone

Audio Archive

Listen:
Radio Cuba Canta - Saturday, June 28, 2008


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Radio Cuba Canta- Saturday, June 28, 2008


Original Broadcast: Saturday - June 28, 2008
KPFA 94.1 FM - in Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM - Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM - Fresno

KPFA FM live on the web at:
www.kpfa.org


More program info:http://kpfa.org/archives/index.php?arch=27069

Con Sabor guest host Emiliano Echeverria celebrates his 40th Anniversary as a KPFA broadcaster with Cuba Canta, bringing his collection of vintage, classic and rare Cuban music recordings, from Danzon to Son, Mambo to Doo-wop, Timba, el Rap, and Regetun Cubano.

Featured artists include: Orquesta Aragon, Machito and his Afro-Cuban Orchestra, Miguelito Valdez, Orquesta Riverside, Estrellas Juvenides, Charanga Tipica Cubana, Conjunto Casino, Rene Alvarez, Los Papines, Los Zafiros, Angel Bonet, Charanga Habanera, X/Y/S, and more.

Special guest includes SF-based attorney and cultural presenter Bill Martinez discussing the current state of US-Cuba relations, travel and musical/cultural exchanges.

Produced by Emiliano Echeverria
Engineer Clay 'C-Tone' Leander at the controls.
Community Calendar produced by Ron Flores


Original Broadcast: Saturday - April 26, 2008
KPFA 94.1 FM - in Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM - Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM - Fresno

Audio Archive

Listen:
Radio Cuba Canta- Saturday, April 26, 2008


Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta- Saturday, April 26, 2008


KPFA FM live on the web at:
www.kpfa.org


more program info:
http://www.kpfa.org/archives/index.php?show=55

A special edition of Con Sabor featuring guest hosts Emiliano Echeverria and Jose Ruiz at 9 pm focusing on the music of Cuba. New music from contemporary Cuban icons Issac Delgado and Los Van Van will be featured. The latest timba-drenched sounds from Maikel Blanco y su Salsa Mayor will be featured as well as the great 70's compilation "Si Para Usted - The Funky Beats of Revolutionary Cuba".


Produced by Emiliano Echeverria
Community Calendar produced by Ron Flores

Original Broadcast: October 20, 2007
KPFA 94.1 FM - San Francisco Bay & Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM - Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM - Fresno

Listen NOW:
Radio Cuba Canta - October 20, 2007


Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta - October 20, 2007


More program info:
http://kpfa.org/archives/index.php?arch=14315

Guest host for Con Sabor: Emiliano hosts the monthly installment of Cuba Canta on KPFA FM.

Produced by Emiliano Echeverria
Community Calendar produced by Ron Flores

Original Broadcast: May 27, 2006
KPFA 94.1 FM - San Francisco Bay & Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM - Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM - Fresno

Listen NOW:
Radio Cuba Canta - May 27, 2006


Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta - May 27, 2006


More program info:
http://kpfa.org/archives/index.php?arch=14315

Guest host for Con Sabor:

Emiliano Echeverria pays a tribute to the memory and music of  Pio Leyva in this month's installment of Cuba Canta.

"Pio Leyva"
- May 5, 1917 – March 22, 2006

Produced by Emiliano Echeverria
Community Calendar produced by Ron Flores

Original Broadcast: March 25, 2006
KPFA 94.1 FM - San Francisco Bay & Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM - Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM - Fresno

Listen NOW:
Radio Cuba Canta - March 25, 2006


Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta - March 25, 2006


More program info:
http://kpfa.org/archives/index.php?arch=14315

Con Sabor partners with Cuba Canta to continue a special broadcast, playing a living tribute to the life and music of Ray Barretto.

Produced by Luis Medina and Emiliano Echeverria
Community Calendar produced by Ron Flores


Original Broadcast:  February 4, 2006
KPFA 94.1 FM - San Francisco Bay & Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM - Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM - Fresno

Listen NOW:
Radio Cuba Canta - February 4, 2006


Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta - February 4, 2006


More program info:
http://kpfa.org/archives/index.php?arch=14315

Ritmo de las Americas and Con Sabor offers a four-hour broadcast special surveying Latin Jazz and Afro-Caribbean music.
Produced by Luis Medina and Emiliano Echeverria
Community Calendar produced by Ron Flores

Original Broadcast: Saturday - February 4, 2006
9 pm PST - San Francisco Bay Area
12 midnight EST - NY/Miami/San Juan PR/ y la Habana, Cuba
KPFA 94.1 FM - in Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM - Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM - Fresno
Audio Archive (available after live broadcast)

Listen: Radio Cuba Canta- Saturday, February 4, 2006


Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta- Saturday, February 4, 2006

KPFA FM live on the web at: www.kpfa.org

more program info:
http://www.kpfa.org/archive/show/48247

Radio Cuba Canta broadcasts monthly on KPFA-FM during Con Sabor, a weekly program featuring the best in Salsa, Latin Jazz and Afro-Caribbean music hosted by executive producer Luis Medina.

Guest host for Ritmos de las Americas: Emiliano hosts the monthly installment of Cuba Canta on KPFA FM.

Produced by Emiliano Echeverria
Community Calendar produced by Ron Flores


Audio Archive

Listen:

Live Broadcast: Saturday - August 14, 2004
9 pm PST - San Francisco Bay Area
12 midnight EST - NY/Miami/San Juan PR/ y la Habana, Cuba
KPFA 94.1 FM - in Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM - Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM - Fresno

Audio Archive (available after live broadcast)

Listen: Radio Cuba Canta- Saturday, August 14, 2004


Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta- Saturday, August 14, 2004

KPFA FM live on the web at: www.kpfa.org

more program info:
http://www.kpfa.org/archive/show/48247

Radio Cuba Canta broadcasts monthly on KPFA-FM during Con Sabor, a weekly program featuring the best in Salsa, Latin Jazz and Afro-Caribbean music hosted by executive producer Luis Medina. -- more program info: http://www.kpfa.org/archives/index.php?arch=3595

Guest host on Ritmo de las Americas: Emiliano hosts the monthly installment of Cuba Canta on KPFA FM.

Produced by Emiliano Echeverria
Community Calendar produced by Ron Flores


Audio Archive

Listen:
Produced by Emiliano Echeverria
Community Calendar produced by Ron Flores

Original Broadcast: Saturday, May 22, 2004
KPFA 94.1 FM - San Francisco Bay & Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM - Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM - Fresno

Listen NOW:
Radio Cuba Canta - May 22, 2004


Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta - May 22, 2004


More program info:
http://kpfa.org/archives/index.php?arch=14315