The Clave Chronicles

Rebecca Bodenheimer
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The Clave Chronicles

A journey through the history and global influence of Cuban music, hosted by ethnomusicologist Rebecca Bodenheimer.

  1. 11 NOV

    Send me your questions for a mailbag episode!

    Send us a textSupport 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

    5 min

  2. 1 NOV

    A conversation with Cuban journalist Jesús Jank Curbelo

    Cuban journalist Jesús Jank Curbelo joins Rebecca to speak about a range of topics, including the legacy of El Taiger, one of Cuba's most popular artists who was killed recently in Miami. We also talk about Curbelo's career in Cuba reporting on the reparto movement, as well as the pain of leaving Cuba and challenges of building a new life in Texas.Curbelo has published several pieces at the Texas Observer and Palabra.Conversation in Spanish. Follow along with an English-language transcript he...

    1h 7m

  3. 18 OCT

    Rosa Marquetti part 2: Celia in Cuba

    Part 2 of Rebecca's conversation with Cuban music historian Rosa Marquetti. The second edition of her book Celia en Cuba (1925-1962) was recently published in Spanish, and will be translated into English next year. Conversation in Spanish. Follow along with an English-language transcript here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W8qgbzs7DHwP2JlTl3FDZfbCc2aLSFovv2SVxZSw3Xc/edit?usp=sharingSongs played:Quédate Negra, Celia con La Orquesta Leonard MelodyLa Sopa en Botella, Celia con La Sonora Mat...

    44 min

  4. 4 OCT

    Cuban music historian Rosa Marquetti (part 1)

    Rebecca speaks with Cuban music historian Rosa Marquetti Torres, author of several books, including one on Chano Pozo and another one on Celia Cruz's career in Cuba—the Celia book has just been released in a new edition! Part 1 of our conversation covers the challenges of conducting research in Cuba and her work on Chano PozoConversation in Spanish. Follow along with an English-language transcript here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WKJZoLnQJHo3t85_AMxsZ08p_nwPNZ_rZTBDTKmgoSQ/edit?...

    56 min

  5. 19 SEPT

    Corneta china & Cantonese opera: The Chinese musical legacy

    Ethnomusicologist Edwin Porras joins Rebecca to speak about Chinese musical influences in Cuba, which date back to the mid-19th century. The double-reeded suona was adopted by Santiago conga groups around 1915, becoming an unmistakable musical signifier for conga santiaguera.**Fun fact: Cuba was the first destination for Chinese laborers in the Americas, before even the U.S.**Songs played:Example of Cantonese operaLion dancing musical accompaniment (field recording)Caridad Amaran and Georgina...

    1h 5m

  6. 27 AUG

    Cuban fusion and transnational scenes

    Eva Silot Bravo joins Rebecca again to talk about her recently published book, Cuban Fusion: The Transnational Cuban Alternative Music Scene, which focuses on Cuban musicians who have migrated to New York, Madrid, and other major cities since the 1990s. They have created new transnational musical scenes, with some traveling back and forth between Cuba and abroad, fusing jazz, Afro-Cuban folkloric music, nueva trova and other genres.Songs played:Levitando, Ramon ValleBolero Filin, Gema Y Pavel...

    1h 2m
  7. From the Cuban Serenade podcast: Hilario Durán, The Genius

    9 AUG

    From the Cuban Serenade podcast: Hilario Durán, The Genius

    This week The Clave Chronicles is sharing an episode of Cuban Serenade, a podcast exploring the history of Cuban music in Canada that's hosted by Freddy Monasterio and Karen Dubinsky. This episode focuses on the genius of Cuban-Canadian pianist/composer/arranger Hilario Durán. Follow Cuban Serenade on your favorite podcast platform!Send us a textSupport the showYou can support this independently produced podcast by becoming a monthly subscriber - even $3/month helps!If you like this podc...

    35 min

  8. 19 JUL

    The Cuban-Canadian musical diaspora

    Freddy Monasterio, a Cuban-born researcher, educator and arts administrator based in Toronto, joins Rebecca to talk about the Cuban musical diaspora in Canada. He also co-hosts a podcast on the topic called Cuban Serenade.Songs played:La Reina del Norte, OKANCry Me a River, Hilario Duran and his Latin Jazz Big BandLa Ceiba de Mayuya, Luis Deniz GroupRebirth, Dee HernandezSend us a textSupport the showYou can support this independently produced podcast by becoming a monthly subscriber - even $...

    1h 1m
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A journey through the history and global influence of Cuban music, hosted by ethnomusicologist Rebecca Bodenheimer.

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  • Creator
    Rebecca Bodenheimer
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Clave Chronicles
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