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Roberto Fonseca in Session

Mary Ann Kennedy presents new world music, and a session with Cuban jazz pianist and bandleader Roberto Fonseca, who has toured with the Buena Vista Social Club.

Mary Ann Kennedy with new tracks from across the globe, and a session with Cuban jazz pianist Roberto Fonseca.

Roberto Fonseca is now established as a leading Cuban pianist and bandleader. He was born in Havana in 1975, and made an impact at a jazz festival in the city when he was just 15. He studied at the Havana's celebrated Instituto Superior de Arte, then left Cuba to gain international experience. In 2001 he began touring with the Buena Vista Social Club, and worked with many of its soloists, including Ibrahim Ferrer and Cacha铆to L贸pez. His new album 'Yo!' has just been released.

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Fri 8 Jun 2012 23:00
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  • Sketch

    Out Of My Cage

    • Shed Life.
    • Skye Records.
    • SRCD001X.

  • Mariem Hassan

    Arfa

    • El Aaiun Egdat.
    • Nubenegra.
    • Promo.

  • Tao Ravao and Tany Manga

    Velomo

    • African Rhythms.
    • Lusafrica.
    • 56725 662032.

  • Criolo

    Nao existe amor en sp

    • No na orelha.
    • Sterns.
    • STCD2023.

  • Caetano Veloso

    Minhas Lagrimas

    • Caetano - The Definitive Collection.
    • Wrasse.
    • WRASS303.

  • Roberto Fonseca

    • Roberto Fonseca

      7 Rayos

      Performers: Roberto Fonseca (piano) Yandy Martinez (bass) Jorge Chicoy (guitar) Rams茅s Rodr铆guez (drums) Joel Hierrezuelo (perc)

      • 28 May 2012.
      • Maida Vale.

    • Roberto Fonseca

      80s

      Performers: Roberto Fonseca (piano) Yandy Martinez (bass) Jorge Chicoy (guitar) Rams茅s Rodr铆guez (drums) Joel Hierrezuelo (perc)

      • 28 May 2012.
      • Maida Vale.

  • Phil Callery

    The Green Fields of Canada

    • Landscape of the Past.
    • Rosa Records.
    • Rosa 001.

  • Le Vent du Nord

    Toujours Amants

    • Tromper Le Temps.
    • Borealis Records.
    • BCD214.

  • Volosi

    Rain comes from Moravia

    • Volosi.
    • UZF Records.
    • UFCD003.

  • Ewan McLennan

    The Rolling Hills Of The Borders

    • The Last Bird To Sing.
    • Fellside.
    • FECD250.

  • Peter Nardini

    The best in me

    • Hug.
    • Temple Records.
    • COMD 2105.

  • Roberto Fonseca

    • Roberto Fonseca

      Quien Soy Yo

      Performers: Roberto Fonseca (piano) Yandy Martinez (bass) Jorge Chicoy (guitar) Rams茅s Rodr铆guez (drums) Joel Hierrezuelo (perc)

      • 28 May 2012.
      • Maida Vale.

    • Roberto Fonseca

      Mi Negra Ave Maria

      Performers: Roberto Fonseca (piano) Yandy Martinez (bass) Jorge Chicoy (guitar) Rams茅s Rodr铆guez (drums) Joel Hierrezuelo (perc)

      • 28 May 2012.
      • Maida Vale.

  • Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman

    The Ballad of Andy Jacobs

    • Hidden People.
    • Navigator Records.
    • 072P.

  • Jim O'Neill

    Her Mantle So Green

    • The Voice of the People: Good people, take warning.
    • Topic.
    • TSCD 673T.

  • Oudaden

    Alla Yhnik

    • Empreinte.
    • Musique du Monde.
    • 278413.

  • Uday Bhawalkar

    • Uday Bhawalkar

      Raga Puriya

      Performers: Uday Bhawalkar (singer) with Manasi Bhawalkar (tanpura)

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  • Fri 8 Jun 2012 23:00
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