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The first band in the United States to use the term "Afro-Cuban" in its name (Machito & The Afro-Cubans), alluding to the West African roots of their music. This was an overlooked contribution by the orchestra to the burgeoning civil rights movement which compelled the Latin and African-American communities of New York to deal with their West ...
This category is for musicians of the genre, and not an indicator of cultural identity. See also. Afro-Cuban jazz; Category:Afro-Cuban jazz composers; Category:Afro-Cuban jazz ensembles; Category:Afro-Cuban jazz bandleaders; Category:Latin jazz musicians
Afro-Cuban jazz musicians (1 C, 6 P) Afro-Cuban jazz albums (6 C, 8 P) Pages in category "Afro-Cuban jazz" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.
Machito and the Afro-Cubans, were among the first to fuse Afro-Cuban rhythms with jazz improvisation and arrangements for a big band. Machito was the front man and maraca player of the Afro Cubans, while Bauza determined the character of the band as musical director. [22]
Afro-Cuban jazz; Category:Afro-Cuban jazz musicians; Pages in category "Afro-Cuban jazz ensembles" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total.
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Arturo "Chico" O'Farrill (October 28, 1921 [1] – June 27, 2001) [2] was a Cuban composer, arranger, and conductor, best known for his work in the Latin idiom, specifically Afro-Cuban jazz or "Cubop", although he also composed traditional jazz pieces and even symphonic works.
Some of the most notable nicknames and stage names are listed here. Although the term Jazz royalty exists for "Kings" and similar royal or aristocratic nicknames, there is a wide range of other terms, many of them obscure. Where the origin of the nickname is known, this is explained at each artist's corresponding article.