Category: German Velazco

Las Margaritas Irakere “A fine feature for German Velazco on soprano” The 1981 version of Cuba’s Irakere was well documented on film. “Las Margaritas” starts out as a ballad with founder Chucho Valdes on electric...

100 Anos De Juventud Irakere A colorful trumpet battle Irakere, which was founded by its leader keyboardist Chucho Valdes in 1973, has been Cuba’s most significant musical group ever since. The 1981 version of the group is seen...