Listen to Recent Broadcasts: the Radio Cuba Canta archives

LISTEN to previous broadcasts & specials of Radio Cuba Canta with Cuban music historian Emiliano Echeverria from his collection of rare and vintage Cuban music recordings:


Broadcast Tribute to Graciela Perez: 1915-2010
Listen NOW:   Radio Cuba Canta - Saturday, April 24, 2010


Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta - Saturday, April 24, 2010



90th Birthday Tribute to Benny Moré
Listen NOW:   Radio Cuba Canta - Saturday, August 29, 2009


Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta - Saturday, August 29, 2009



Mujeres de la musica cubana / Women of Cuban Music
Listen NOW:   Radio Cuba Canta - Saturday, March 28, 2009


Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta - Saturday, March 28, 2009



Tribute to Ricardo Abreu - aka Papin of Los Papines
Listen NOW:   Radio Cuba Canta - Saturday, May 30, 2009


Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta - Saturday, May 30, 2009



Tributo a Joe Cuba and 'Cachaito' Lopez
Listen NOW:   Radio Cuba Canta - Saturday, February 28, 2009


Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
Radio Cuba Canta - Saturday, February 28, 2009


Produced and hosted by Emiliano Echeverria
Associate producer & broadcast operator: Clay "C'Ton" Leander
Community Calendar produced by Ron Flores


Live Broadcast:
Last Saturday each month -
9 pm PST - San Francisco Bay Area
12 midnight EST - NY/Miami/San Juan PR/ y la Habana, Cuba
KPFA 94.1 FM - in Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM - Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM - Fresno

KPFA FM live on the web at:
www.kpfa.org


More program info:
http://kpfa.org/archives/index.php?arch=14315


Cuba Canta broadcasts monthly on KPFA-FM during Con Sabor, a weekly program featuring the best in Salsa, Latin Jazz and Afro-Caribbean music hosted by executive producer Luis Medina.

Cronicas De La Raza 22 June 2010 - KPFA FM

Tonight's program features News Headlines from the Americas, reports from the US Social Forum, Guest, Francisco X Alarcon on the Facebook Poets' Protests against SB 1070, a walk through the Streets of Aztlan, fabulous music/historic commentary with Radio Cuba Canta and a calendar of upcoming events.

Produced by Nina Serrano, Vanessa Bohm, Mr. Chuch Longoria, Carmen Andrea Rivera, Julieta Kusnir, Clay "CTone" Leander and Emiliano Echeverria.

Author, poet and organizer Francisco X. Alarcon

speaks about Facebook Poets against AZ SB1070

(click to enlarge).

Live on the air - Tuesdays 7 pm PST:
KPFA 94.1 FM - San Francisco Bay/Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM - Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM - Fresno
Live on the web: www.kpfa.org

Audio Archive (available after live broadcast)

Listen NOW:
La Raza Chronicles - Tuesday, June 22, 2010


Mp3 Playback (iTunes, WinAmp, Windows Media):
La Raza Chronicles- Tuesday, June 22, 2010

"SB diez setenta"

Painting by Chris Faltis

School of Education, University of California, Davis

24x 30 Oil on canvas (click to enlarge)

Hear previous broadcasts:
http://www.LaRazaChronicles.org

More info:
http://www.kpfa.org/archive/show/37

Cronicas De La Raza 15 June 2010 - KPFA FM

Tonight's program features News headlines from the Americas and guests: artist Susana Aragon discusses her adventures in art and education, poet Jorge Argueta tells of the First Annual Children 's Poetry Festival in El Salvador, Meldy Hernandez shares her pioneering work blending drama and health education as she explores issues around childbirth and morality. Kim Shuck explains the Native American view of their artifacts and remains that are held in museums. We stroll through the Streets of Aztlan for music, poetry and a calendar of upcoming events. Listen and enjoy!

Produced by Vanessa Bohm, Carmen Andrea Rivera, Emiliano Echeverria, Julieta Kusnir, Mr. Chuch Longoria, Clay "CTone" Leander and Nina Serrano

Poet and children books author Jorge Argueta

organizing a children's poetry festival in El Salvador.

(click to enlarge). Photo by Chris Faltis

Live on the air - Tuesdays 7 pm PST:
KPFA 94.1 FM - San Francisco Bay/Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM - Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM - Fresno
Live on the web: www.kpfa.org

Audio Archive (available after live broadcast)

Listen NOW:
La Raza Chronicles - Tuesday, June 15, 2010


Mp3 Playback:
(iTunes/ WinAmp/ Windows Media)
La Raza Chronicles - June 15, 2010


Hear previous broadcasts:
http://www.LaRazaChronicles.org

More info:
http://www.kpfa.org/archive/show/37

Medios Caminantes: AMC 2010 June 17-20 - Detroit, MI

ALLIED MEDIA CONFERENCE: 2010
June 17-20 - Detroit, Michigan

INTRODUCING:
Medios Caminantes:

Medios creando, fronteras derrumbando

The AMC's first Spanish-language media track

Coordinators: Palabra Radio and Peoples Production House

REGISTRATION: http://AlliedMediaConference.org

Description (Spanish/English):

http://alliedmediaconference.org/program/tracks

Medios Caminantes, es el primer espacio de habla hispana en la historia de la AMC, producto del esfuerzo colaborativo que se desarrolló en la reunión durante el AMC2009, facilitada por Palabra Radio y Peoples Production House.

Medios Caminantes, esta buscando apoyar y avanzar en la promoción de medios de comunicación basados en la organización de la comunidad inmigrante latina y del caribe radicados en los Estados Unidos. Enfocados en construir una red de medios comunitarios hispanos, este espacio promoverá el intercambio de recursos y modelos de organización entre los mismos participantes (Organizadores y creadores). Durante el AMC2010, Medios Caminantes nos enfocaremos en compartir e intercambiar las habilidades radiales en talleres practicos y talleres sobre como usar la radio como herramienta de organización; Medios Caminantes tambien tendrá un foro abierto para compartir los diferenetes modelos sobre como usar la creación de medios para empoderar a la comunidad inmigrante de habla hispana y generar ideas para la continuidad de este espacio.

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Medios Caminantes, the AMC's first Spanish-language media track, was initiated during the Spanish-language caucus, hosted by Palabra Radio and People's Production House during AMC2009 .

Medios Caminantes will support and advance Spanish-language media-based organizing in Latin@ and Caribbean immigrant communities throughout the U.S. With a focus on building a Spanish-language community media network, this track will promote the exchange of resources and organizing models between Spanish-speaking media organizers. Medios Caminantes will focus on the sharing and exchange of radio communication skills with hands-on production trainings, workshops on how to use radio as an organizing tool, and a radio building workshop. Medios Caminantes will also have an open forum to discuss models for using media to empower the Spanish-speaking community and to generate ideas for next year's track.

Mas/More Information:
http://alliedmediaconference.org

REGISTRATION: https://store.alliedmediaconference.org/

Cronicas De La Raza 01 June 2010 - KPFA FM

Tonight's program Mr. Chuch interviews Benjamin Bratt on his new film, "La MISSION". Also includes: News Headlines from the Americas, a report on hate crimes in Puerto Rico and visits from musician Rupa, and poet Avotcja.
Listen and enjoy!

Produced by Mr. Chuch Longoria, Emiliano Echeverria, Vanessa Bohm, Carmen Andrea Rivera, Nina Serrano, Julieta Kusnir and Clay "C-Tone" Leander.

Live on the air - Tuesdays 7 pm PST:
KPFA 94.1 FM - San Francisco Bay/Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM - Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM - Fresno
Live on the web: www.kpfa.org

Audio Archive (available after live broadcast)

Listen NOW:
La Raza Chronicles - Tuesday, June 1, 2010


Mp3 Playback:
(iTunes/ WinAmp/ Windows Media)
La Raza Chronicles - June 1, 2010


Hear previous broadcasts:
http://www.LaRazaChronicles.org

More info:
http://www.kpfa.org/archive/show/37

Cronicas De La Raza 25 May 2010 - KPFA FM

Tonight's program features discussion of the beautiful Mission Murals, with Annice Jacoby and Patricia Rodriquez. We highlight the exciting music of Fuga and Los Cojolites; as well as offer exclusive News Headlines from the Americas and the word on the "Streets of Aztlan." Listen and enjoy!

Produced By: Vanessa Bohm, Carmen Andrea Rivera, Mister Chuch Longoria, Julieta Kusnir, Nina Serrano, Emiliano Echeverria and Clay "C`Tone" Leander.

Live on the air - Tuesdays 7 pm PST:
KPFA 94.1 FM - San Francisco Bay/Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM - Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM - Fresno
Live on the web:
www.kpfa.org/streams/kpfa_64k.m3u

Audio Archive (available after live broadcast)

Listen NOW:
La Raza Chronicles - Tuesday, May 25, 2010


Mp3 Playback:
(iTunes/ WinAmp/ Windows Media)
La Raza Chronicles - May 25, 2010


Hear previous broadcasts:
http://www.LaRazaChronicles.org

More info:
http://www.kpfa.org/archive/show/37

Cronicas De La Raza 11 May 2010 - KPFA FM

We spotlight "Bracero", an exciting documentary illuminating the background of our current immigration debates and to help shape our future strategies. News headlines From the Americas with special reports on the student hunger strike at UC Berkeley and the upcoming youth march in San Francisco, as well as a calendar of upcoming events and musica- round out the night's program. Enjoy!

Produced by Vanessa Bohm, Carmen Andrea Rivera, Emiliano Echeverria, Mr. Chuch Longoria, Clay "C-Tone” Leander, Julieta Kusnir and Nina Serrano.


Fundacion Caminante Honors Nina Serrano

On Sat May 22 at 6pm Fundacion Caminante will celebrate “Premio Mujer 2010” honoring 5 women for their community service. La Raza Chronicles own Nina Serrano’s will be one of 5. The dinner and concert at St Mary’s cathedral in San Francisco features the music of Francisco Herrera, Liliana Herrera, Patricia Wells and Merlinda Fspinoza. For advanced tickets go to Fundacion Caminante. General admission for dinner and concert are $40, $10 for children, and $20 for seniors and students. LRC listeners are welcome to sit at Nina’s table. This is a benefit for Trabajo Caminante

Live on the air - Tuesdays 7 pm PST:
KPFA 94.1 FM - San Francisco Bay/Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM - Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM - Fresno
Live on the web:
www.kpfa.org/streams/kpfa_64k.m3u


Audio Archive (available after live broadcast)

Listen NOW:
La Raza Chronicles - Tuesday, May 11, 2010


Mp3 Playback:
(iTunes/ WinAmp/ Windows Media)
La Raza Chronicles - May 11, 2010



Hear previous broadcasts:
http://www.LaRazaChronicles.org

More info:
http://www.kpfa.org/archive/show/37

Cronicas De La Raza 04 May 2010 - KPFA FM

La Raza Chronicles celebrates Cinco de Mayo on the Streets of Aztlan. We will hear: News Headlines from the Americas with a spotlight on the Salvadoran protests to the appointment to a governmental post of Jorge Melendez, who with Joaquin Villalobos murdered Salvadoran national poet Roque Dalton; a conversation with guests Marino Cordoba and Liza Smith about the internal refugee crisis in Colombia; a discussion with US immigration expert Arnoldo Garcia; and a report on the Colorado River water use in the US and Mexico. We add music to the mix and a calendar of upcoming events. Listen and enjoy.

Produced by Nina Serrano. Vanessa Bohm, Carmen Andres Rivera, Mr. Chuch Longoria, Clay 'C-Tone' Leandre and Emiiano Echeverria.

Live on the air - Tuesdays 7 pm PST:
KPFA 94.1 FM - San Francisco Bay/Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM - Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM - Fresno

Live on the web at:
www.kpfa.org/streams/kpfa_64k.m3u

Listen NOW:
La Raza Chronicles - Tuesday, May 4, 2010


Mp3 Playback:
(iTunes/ WinAmp/ Windows Media)
La Raza Chronicles - May 4, 2010



Hear previous broadcasts of La Raza Chronicles :
http://www.LaRazaChronicles.org

More info:
http://www.kpfa.org/archive/show/37

Cronicas De La Raza 27 April 2010 - KPFA FM

Tonight's program welcomes May Day, a celebration time for international working people and Mother Earth's spring: featuring: News Headlines from the Americas; Radio Cuba Canta with historic Cuban music recordings and commentary, poetic commentary on the upcoming racial-profiling legislation in Arizona, Ecology, Streets of Aztlan and a calendar of upcoming events. Our guest tonight, Ned Sublette is a musician and music scholar who will share his music and insights.

Author and Cuban music scholar Ned Sublette will be performing at the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts on May 2, 2010.


Produced by Vanessa Bohm, Julieta Kusnir, Clay "CTone" Leander, Carmen Andrea Rivera, Ventura "Mr. Chuch" Longoria, and Nina Serrano.

Live on the air - Tuesdays 7 pm PST:
KPFA 94.1 FM - San Francisco Bay/Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM - Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM - Fresno

Live on the web at:
www.kpfa.org/streams/kpfa_64k.m3u

Listen NOW:
La Raza Chronicles - Tuesday, April 27, 2010


Mp3 Playback:
(iTunes/ WinAmp/ Windows Media)
La Raza Chronicles - April 27, 2010



Hear previous broadcasts of La Raza Chronicles :
http://www.LaRazaChronicles.org

More info:
http://www.kpfa.org/archive/show/37

Broadcast Tribute to Graciela Perez: 1915-2010

She was known as "la gran dama de la música cubana",
and "The First Lady of Afro-Cuban Jazz..
Tonight, Radio Cuba Canta pays tribute to the memory of Graciela Perez.

Producer Emiliano Echeverria will present recordings from his collection of rare and vintage Cuban music featuring Graciela from her first sessions with the Orquesta Anacona with founder Yolanda Castro (who also passed away, on April 4th), through her career with the orchestra of her brother Machito, her continued work with Mario Bauza, and her last sessions with master percussionist, Candido Camero.

Produced by Emiliano Echeverria
Engineer Clay 'C-Tone' Leander at the controls.
Community Calendar produced by Ron Flores

Live Broadcast: Saturday - April 24, 2010
9 pm PST - San Francisco Bay Area
12 midnight EST - NY/Miami/San Juan PR/ y la Habana, Cuba
KPFA 94.1 FM - in Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM - Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM - Fresno

KPFA FM live on the web at:
www.kpfa.org

Listen NOW:
Radio Cuba Canta- Saturday, April 24 2010


Mp3 Playback:
(iTunes/ WinAmp/ Windows Media)
Radio Cuba Canta - Saturday, April 24, 2010



more program info:
http://www.kpfa.org/archives/index.php?show=55

Cronicas De La Raza 20 April 2010 - KPFA FM

We offer news headlines from the Americas and spotlight the Eco-conference currently taking place in Bolivia. Guest journalist JR Valrey discusses the recovery situation in Haiti. We stroll through the Streets of Aztlan, hear lots of musica and a calendar of upcoming events.

Produced by Nina Serrano, Vanessa Bohm, Julieta Kusnir, Clay Leander, Carmen Andrea Rivera and Ventura "Mr. Chuch" Longoria.

Live on the air - Tuesdays 7 pm PST:
KPFA 94.1 FM - San Francisco Bay/Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM - Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM - Fresno

Live on the web at:
www.kpfa.org/streams/kpfa_64k.m3u

Webcast:
(available immediately after live broadcast)
Mp3 / iTunes:
La Raza Chronicles - Tuesday, April 20, 2010


Hear previous broadcasts of La Raza Chronicles :
http://www.LaRazaChronicles.org

More info:
http://www.kpfa.org/archive/show/37

Cronicas De La Raza 13 April 2010 - KPFA FM

Tonight's program features News Headlines from the Americas with a spotlight on Venezuela with analyst George Ciccariello-Maher. We offer a variety of Latin musical genres and interviews with Susana Baca: Afro-Peruvian folk/jazz; Gabriela Lena Frank: Classical/Latin American themes; and a free ticket giveaway from LoCura: Flamenco/jazz/funk fusion as well as a Calendar of upcoming events from the word on the Streets of Aztlan. Listen and enjoy!

Produced by Nina Serrano, Vanessa Bohm, Emiliano Echeverria, Ventura "Mr. Chuch" Longoria, Julieta Kusnir, Clay Leander and Carmen Andrea Rivera.

Live on the air - Tuesdays 7 pm PST:
KPFA 94.1 FM - San Francisco Bay/Northern California
KPFB 89.3 FM - Berkeley
KFCF 88.1 FM - Fresno

Live on the web at:
www.kpfa.org/streams/kpfa_64k.m3u

Webcast:
(available immediately after live broadcast)
Mp3 / iTunes:
La Raza Chronicles - Tuesday, April 13, 2010


Hear previous broadcasts of La Raza Chronicles :
http://www.LaRazaChronicles.org

More info:
http://www.kpfa.org/archive/show/37