Feliz 100 años, Celia!

The most beloved Cuban musician of all time was born on this day 100 years ago: Celia Cruz. We're honoring her with a brand new episode featuring Delia Poey, a professor at Florida State University who has written extensively about Celia's Career. 

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Quimbara

Field recording of Afrocuba de Matanzas' version of Quimbara

Chango Ta' Vení

Que Le Den Candela

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Intro and outro music: "Bengo Latino," Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions