EPISODE · May 17, 2023 · 1H
A deep dive into danzón, with Robin Moore
from The Clave Chronicles · host Rebecca Bodenheimer
Rebecca is joined by Cuban music scholar Robin Moore to delve into the long and deep history of the Cuban danzón, including its links with American jazz, the ways it was initially denigrated as too "African" by elites, how it was eventually fused with other Cuban popular music genres, and how it came to be one of the most beloved genres in Mexico. Songs played in the episode: El SungambeloLas Alturas de SimpsonCampoamor, Frank Emilio FlynnLa Patti Negra, Orquesta Pablo ValenzuelaEl bombín de BarretoAlmendra, Abelardo ValdésRecordando Veracruz, Alejandro CardonaMi gran pasión, Gonzalo RubalcabaSend us Fan MailSupport the showYou can support this independently produced podcast by becoming a monthly subscriber - even $3/month helps!If you like this podcast, please hit "Follow" and give us a 5-star rating on Apple PodcastsFind The Clave Chronicles on Instagram, Facebook, & Threads @clavechronicleshttps://theclavechronicles.buzzsprout.comIntro and outro music: "Bengo Latino," Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions
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Rebecca is joined by Cuban music scholar Robin Moore to delve into the long and deep history of the Cuban danzón, including its links with American jazz, the ways it was initially denigrated as too "African" by elites, how it was eventually fused with other Cuban popular music genres, and how it came to be one of the most beloved genres in Mexico. Songs played in the episode: El Sungambelo Las Alturas de Simpson Campoamor, Frank Emilio Flynn La Patti Negra, Orquesta Pablo Valenzu...
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