Links
Music
AfroCubaWeb
Overall incredible resource.
AfroJazz
Great site, promoting music new and old.
Ahinama
Music site and record label specializing in new music from Cuba.
Bata Drums
Bata drums are a family of sacred, double-headed drums from the Yoruba culture in present-day Nigeria. Bata drumming was brought to Cuba and is now also played in the U.S. and elsewhere.
Bembe Records
A fantastic record label specializing in Afro-Cuban, Jazz, Latin Jazz and other sub-genres.
Buena Vista Social Club
The official site.
Caliente Entertainment
Label with Van Van, Adalberto Alvarez and others. Also see Havana Caliente. See especially Havana Caliente
Carnaval.com
Resource on Carnavals around the world, including Cuba.
Congahead.com
All types of music news, information, dates, and sounds files here.
Cuban Beat
Article from the Christian Science Monitor
Cuban Music Shop
Huge online resource for all types of Cuban music.
Cuba Collectables
Billed as the largest and finest collection of Cuban memorabilia (including music).
Cubanismo!
Site for the band Cubanismo
Cubanismo Radio
Live internet broadcast of a weekly radio show featuring all Cuban music. Originates from Sydney, Australia.
Descarga
Fully searchable database, interviews, reviews, editor's picks, and 24-hour ordering.
La Dolce Vita
Dedicated to Cuban music.
La Musica
News, live streams, show dates, etc. relating to Latin artists.
La Ritmo
Latin American "rhythm magazine".
Luaka Bop Records
Specializing in Latin, Caribbean and world music (owned by David Byrne of the Talking Heads).
Mambo City
Clearinghouse of Latin musicians and singers.
Mambo Mania
An entertaining history of the Mambo.
Music In The Sun
An incredible photographic catalog of Cuban talent.
Picadillo
Picadillo is billed as "the home for Latin Music." This is a must-see site (in both English and Spanish).
Revista Salsa Cubana
Music publication from Havana, in both English and Spanish.
Salsa Magazine
Salsa, salsa & more salsa.
Schatzie Music
Schatzie's Cuban music section features selections from the highly respected Harlequin label, produced in the UK. Harlequin is the premier reissue label for Cuban vintage recordings from the 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s.
Slipcue Records
www.slipcue.com/music/cuba/cubanartists.html
Great Cuban music record label.
Timba
Dedicated to the hugely popular "new" salsa music from Cuba. On this website you can listen to songs of Klimax, Paulito, Bamboleo, Charanga Habanera, Los Van Van and others, read about the bands, their cd's & where to buy them. Also Timba.com
Yumuri's Home Page
This site is dedicated to Havana-born salsa singer, Yumuri.