Tonight- Special Broadcast: 05 May 2009
Cronicas De La Raza - KPFA FM

Posted by Radio Cuba Canta | | Posted On 05 May, 2009 at 5/05/2009


Cinco de Mayo! Our special two-part program tonight celebrates this triumph of the Mexican people over the occupying French military forces and the reinstatement of President Benito Juarez, the first Indigenous president in the Americas.

Part One features News Headlines from the Americas, and an exclusive interview with San Francisco attorney Bill Martinez on the Hillary Clinton State Department's blocking of Cuban folk singer Silvio Rodriguez from performing with Pete Seeger in New York for his 90th Birthday celebration. Guest Chesa Boudin discusses his new book "Gringo" and his exciting travels in Latin America. We will hear excerpts from the works of Eduardo Galeano, the Uruguayan author whose books sales have risen since Hugo Chavez gifted President Obama with a copy. We add the lively spice of musica, as well as a calendar of upcoming cultural events.

In Part Two, Mr. Chuch offers the story of Cinco de Mayo, with a mix of musica, history, poetry y mas! Enjoy the fiesta!

Produced by Vanesa Bohm, Carmen Andrea Rivera, CTone, Julieta Kusnir, Emiliano Echeverria, Ventura Longoria and Nina Serrano.

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

Hear the webcast: Available immediately after live broadcast
Mp3 / iTunes podcast:
La Raza Chronicles - Tuesday, April 28, 2009

PLAY NOW: WinAmp, Windows Media Player, etc.
La Raza Chronicles - May 5, 2009 - stream @ KPFA FM



Hear previous broadcasts of La Raza Chronicles :
http://LaRazaChronicles.org

More info:
http://www.kpfa.org/archive/show/37

USCE: US State Dept failure to issue visa to Silvio Rodriguez to join Pete Seeger 90th birthday concert

Posted by Radio Cuba Canta | | Posted On 03 May, 2009 at 5/03/2009


03 May 2009:
Letter from Louis Head of US-Cuba Cultural Exchange
re Failure of US state dept to issue visa for Silvio Rodriguez

U.S. State Department fails to issue visa for Silvio Rodríguez

Act NOW to demand entry for Cuban artists and professionals

US-Cuba Cultural Exchange
uscce@cubaresearch.info
www.cubaresearch.info/uscubaculturalexchange

May 3, 2009

Following is the text of an email from Silvio Rodríguez (English, then Spanish original), regarding the failure of the United States State Department to issue him an entry visa. Rodríguez, Cuba's premier singer-songwriter and co-founder of that country's New Song Movement, was to perform at Pete Seeger's 90th birthday concert in New York today, Sunday, May 3.

Rodríguez' entry into the United States to perform might have been a major breakthrough following years of wrong-headed U.S. policy towards Cuban artists and professionals. Instead, the State Department, while not explicitly denying the visa, allowed it to be tied up such that it was not approved, at least not in time (as of this writing) for the very performance for which it was solicited.

You can help. Take a moment and call the U.S. State Department and express your sentiment that Cuban artists be allowed to enter the United States to share their work with appreciative and deserving American audiences. Tell them that it is an embarrassment that an artist of the stature of Silvio Rodríguez be denied entry into the country to join hands with Pete Seeger along with the dozens of other performers who joined with him today.

Thanks to Bill Martínez for all the work involved in the visa solicitation.


U.S. State Department Switchboard:
  (202)647-4000

Also, call the White House Comment Line
and express your feelings:
  (202) 456-1111

Thanks,

Louis Head
* * * * * *


Message from Silvio Rodríguez to his sister in Havana, also his manager:

Today is May 1 and it is 8:40pm in Paris. I just connected online to the United States Embassy site in France, where information is published regarding visa solicitations. My visa application is listed as being in process, the same status that it has maintained since I made the application. Today being the day that I was to fly to New York, and given that the visa has still not appeared, tomorrow I will leave instead for Havana.

You can pass this message to Pete's grandson Tao, and to Bill the attorney, along with my gratitude for their efforts as well as my sorrow resulting from the lack of respect shown by the State Department to them for having invited me to celebrate the 90th birthday of our dear friend Pete Seeger, living legend of North American song.

I believe that the attitude of the State Department is very contradictory, given the desire expressed by President Obama to bring the United States closer to Cuba. As a Cuban cultural worker, I continue to feel blockaded and discriminated against by other governments. Hopefully this will truly change someday.

Thanks for your help.

Silvio

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Mensaje de Silvio Rodríguez a su hermana, y gerente, en La Habana:

Es viernes 1º de mayo, son las 8 y 40 de la noche en París y me acabo de conectar al sitio web donde la embajada de Estados Unidos en Francia publica noticias sobre las visas solicitadas. La mía figura en estado de trámites, como ha figurado desde que la solicité. Como hoy era el día en que debía volar a Nueva York y la visa no ha aparecido, mañana parto hacia La Habana.

Puedes pasarle este correo a Tao el nieto de Pete y a Bill el abogado, con mi gratitud por sus esfuerzos y con mi pesar por el poco respeto que el Departamento de Estado ha mostrado a la invitación que me hicieron para celebrar los 90 años del querido Pete Seeger, leyenda viva de la canción norteamericana.

Creo que la actitud del Departamento de Estado es muy contradictoria con el deseo expresado por el presidente Obama de un acercamiento con Cuba. Como trabajador de la cultura cubana me sigo sintiendo tan bloqueado y discriminado como por otros gobiernos. Ojalá esto cambie de verdad algún día.

Gracias por tu ayuda.

Silvio

KPFA 60th Anniversary Broadcast special:
Cuba Canta con Emiliano Echeverria

Posted by Radio Cuba Canta | Labels: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Posted On 25 April, 2009 at 4/25/2009

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

Listen NOW:
Radio Cuba Canta- Saturday, April 25, 2009


Mp3 Playback:
(iTunes/ WinAmp/ Windows Media)
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.
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Women in Cuban Music
- with Emiliano Echeverria - KPFA FM

Posted by Radio Cuba Canta | Labels: , , , , , , , , , , , , | Posted On 28 March, 2009 at 3/28/2009


Women in Cuban Music -
International Womens' Month

Orquesta Anacaona

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.
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28 Feb 2009 - Cuba Canta con
Emiliano Echeverria - KPFA FM

Posted by Radio Cuba Canta | | Posted On 28 February, 2009 at 2/28/2009


Tonite Cuba Canta slightly departs from its usual format. We depart from Cuba proper to pay tribute to Gilberto Calderon, known to the world as Joe Cuba, after all, although a proud Newyorican, he did go by the name of "Cuba". His was one of the more cutting edge groups in the New York Latin music scene for over 20 years. He recently passed away at age 78, ever proud of his beloved Bronx. We will hear early recordings by Cheo Feliciano, Willie Torres and Jimmy Sabater, as well as the evolving sound of the Joe Cuba Sextet.

Another recent passing of note was bassist Orlando "Cachaito" Lopez, most recently famous as the foundation of all of the recordings produced under the auspices of the "Buena Vista Social Club". He was much more than that as we pay tribute to Cachaito by playing music he recorded with Orquesta Riverside, Los Zafiros, and other surprises including a selection from his only CD. From Mambo to Jazz, we will hear the astonishing diversity that he so enjoyed being a part of.......

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

Listen:
Radio Cuba Canta - Saturday, February 28, 2009


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


Original Broadcast:  Saturday, February 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.

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Presenting: Emiliano's 21st Annual Broadcast
Tribute to Arsenio Rodriguez - KPFA FM

Posted by Radio Cuba Canta | Labels: , , , , , , | Posted On 13 December, 2008 at 12/13/2008


Tonight 9pm PST (12 mid EST): Emiliano Echeverria presents his 21st Annual Broadcast Tribute to Arsenio Rodriguez, the father of Cuban salsa, timba, y son montuno from his collection of vintage and rare recordings, with a few added surprises on the way.


Also including an interview with bandmembers of Bay Area-based son fusion group Pellejo Seco on their upcoming Cuban Hurricane Relief Concert Saturday, December 20th at the Brava Theater in the San Francisco Mission (24th Street).

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

Audio Archive

Listen:
Radio Cuba Canta- Saturday, December 13, 2008


Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta- Saturday, December 13, 2008


Original Broadcast: December 13, 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: www.kpfa.org

more program info:
http://www.kpfa.org/archives/index.php?show=55
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Tonite: 29 Nov 2008 - Cuba Canta con
Emiliano Echeverria - KPFA FM

Posted by Radio Cuba Canta | | Posted On 29 November, 2008 at 11/29/2008


Tonight 9pm PST: Emiliano Echeverria spins his collection of vintage, classic and rare Cuban music recordings, from Danzon to Son, Mambo to Doo-wop, Timba, y Hip Hop & Regeton Cubano.

The Community Music Calendar at 10:30 pm, with ticket giveaways for el 27th Annual Encuentro Canto Popular, and more.

The program will also include U.S.-Cuba travel and legal updates.


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

Audio Archive

Listen:
Radio Cuba Canta- Saturday, November 29, 2008


Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta- Saturday, November 29, 2008


Original Broadcast: Saturday - November 29, 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://www.kpfa.org/archives/index.php?show=55
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Cuban Flute Special - Radio Cuba Canta
con Emiliano Echeverria - KPFA FM - 25 Oct 2008

Posted by Radio Cuba Canta | Labels: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Posted On 25 October, 2008 at 10/25/2008


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.

30 Aug 2008 - Cuba Canta con
Emiliano Echeverria - KPFA FM

Posted by Radio Cuba Canta | | Posted On 30 August, 2008 at 8/30/2008


Guest host for Con Sabor: Emiliano Echeverria spins a popouri of old and new Cuban music you can't get enough of on Cuba Canta, KPFA FM.

Produced by Emiliano Echeverria
Community Calendar produced by Ron Flores
Engineer: Clay Leander (aka C'Tone )


Live Broadcast: Saturday - August 30, 2008
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 30, 2008


Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta- Saturday, August 30, 2008


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

23 Aug 2008 - Cuba Canta con
Emiliano Echeverria - KPFA FM

Posted by Radio Cuba Canta | | Posted On 23 August, 2008 at 8/23/2008


Guest host for Con Sabor: Emiliano Echeverria spins a popouri of old and new Cuban music you can't get enough of on Cuba Canta, KPFA FM.

Featuring classic artists including Beny More, Celia Cruz' first commercial recording with Facundo Rivero, Justi Barretto, Conjunto Modelo, Charanga Tipica Cubana, Orquesta Riverside con Peruchin, Rene Alvarez y su Astros, Orquesta Urfe and Orqesta Aragon. Also featuring contemporary music from Orlando "Maraca" Valle, Klimax & Charanga Habanera; and other surprises!

Dedicated to the memory of Orlando "Puntilla" Rios (December 26, 1947 - August 12, 2008)





Produced and hosted by Emiliano Echeverria
Community Calendar produced by Ron Flores

Live Broadcast: Saturday - August 23, 2008
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 23, 2008


Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta- Saturday, August 23, 2008




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

Cuba Canta con Emiliano Echeverria -
July 2008 - KPFA FM

Posted by Radio Cuba Canta | Labels: , , , , , , , , , , , , | Posted On 26 July, 2008 at 7/26/2008

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'

PLAY NOW:

Audio stream -KPFA:

Mp3 / iTunes Podcast:
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.

Radio Cuba Canta con Emiliano Echeverria -
28 June, 2008 - KPFA FM

Posted by Radio Cuba Canta | Labels: , , , , , , | Posted On 28 June, 2008 at 6/28/2008


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


Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
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

Cuba Canta con Emiliano Echeverria -
April 2008 - KPFA FM

Posted by Radio Cuba Canta | Labels: , , , , , , , , , , , , | Posted On 26 April, 2008 at 4/26/2008


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

Cuba Canta con Emiliano Echeverria -
October 20, 2007 - KPFA Radio

Posted by Radio Cuba Canta | Labels: , , , , , , | Posted On 20 October, 2007 at 10/20/2007


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".

Maikel Blanco y su Salsa Mayor

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

Cuba Canta con Emiliano Echeverria -
27 May 2006 - KPFA FM

Posted by Radio Cuba Canta | Labels: , , , , , , | Posted On 27 May, 2006 at 5/27/2006


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
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