The Clave Chronicles
A journey through the history and global influence of Cuban music, hosted by ethnomusicologist Rebecca Bodenheimer.
The Clave Chronicles
Timba: NG La Banda & Charanga Habanera
Finally, a timba episode! Rebecca speaks with Kevin Moore, the mastermind behind Timba.com, the largest Cuban music website in the world, who explains what makes timba unique and how it revolutionized Cuban dance music. This episode focuses on the pioneering innovations of NG La Banda and La Charanga Habanera. Check out Kevin's book Beyond Salsa For Beginners for an incredibly comprehensive musical breakdown of timba.
Songs played:
Los Sitios Entero, NG La Banda
Picadillo de Soya, NG La Banda
Nube Pasajera, La Charanga Habanera
Charanguero Mayor, La Charanga Habanera
El Temba, La Charanga Habanera
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Intro and outro music: "Bengo Latino," Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions