8/03/2007

Esta Navidad...en Madrid?

While they may be on the same side of the keyboard, legendary Cuban pianists Bebo and Chucho Valdés differ on their political views, specifically those concerning their homeland. But the father and son have recently recorded an album in Spain and this New York Times article not only talks about the collaboration but also, how Spain has become a non-politicized cultural oasis for Cuban artists of all stripes who don’t feel comfortable dealing with the Havana/Miami divide.