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   <item id="148227-1005242046" type="url">
      <url>http://afrocubaweb.com/afrocubamatanzas.htm</url>
      <title>Afrocuba de Matanzas</title>
      <desc>One of Cuba's top folkloric groups, with an impressive knowledge of many of the African traditions.  This site includes biographical and historical information, reviews, discography, tour schedule, and CD sales.</desc>
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   <item id="148229-1005242046" type="url">
      <url>http://www.imnworld.com/afro.html</url>
      <title>Afro-Cuban All Stars</title>
      <desc>Group formed by Juan de Marcos Gonzalez as a multi-generational big band to pay tribute to the diversity of Cuban music, combining a variety of contrasting styles including classic son montuno, contemporary timba, swinging big band guajira, Afro-Cuban jazz, danzon, the pure tribal rhythms of abakua, and bolero. Promotional page features background and tour information.</desc>
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   <item id="148231-1005242046" type="url">
      <url>http://afrocubaweb.org/luzproductions.htm</url>
      <title>Barreto, Emilio</title>
      <desc>Background information on vocalist Barreto, and information on his cd &amp;quot;Santisimo&amp;quot;, a homage to the African dieties of Santeria.</desc>
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   <item id="148235-1005242046" type="url">
      <url>http://www.latinjazznet.com/special_features/batacumbele/endel.htm</url>
      <title>Batacumbele</title>
      <desc>Short interview with timbalero and percussionist Hector M. &amp;quot;Endel&amp;quot; Dueño.</desc>
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   <item id="148259-1005242046" type="url">
      <url>http://www.bembe.com/bataketu/</url>
      <title>Bata Ketu: A musical interplay of Cuba and Brasil</title>
      <desc>Bembe Records site for the Afro-Cuban, Afro-Brazilian music of two American percussionists: Michael Spiro and Mark Lamson, includes biography, sound samples and cd information.</desc>
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   <item id="148265-1005242046" type="url">
      <url>http://BrasilBrazilShow.com</url>
      <title>Brasil Brazil Show</title>
      <desc>Ensemble delivering the fervor, enthusiasm and excitement of popular Brazian music. Biographies, pictures, contact information and links on their site.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="148233-1005242046" type="url">
      <url>http://www.cruzio.com/~nadpete/charang9.html</url>
      <title>Charanga Nueve</title>
      <desc>California-based band playing traditional and modern Afro-Cuban music in the charanga format. With biography, pictures, and show dates.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="148269-1005242046" type="url">
      <url>http://www.congahead.com/Musicians/Meet_Musicians/Hidalgo/hidalgo.html</url>
      <title>Congahead.com:  Giovanni Hidalgo</title>
      <desc>An interview with Afro-Puerto Rican percussionist; also includes photos, biography, and sound samples.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="148267-1005242046" type="url">
      <url>http://www.congahead.com/Musicians/Meet_Musicians/Valdez/Valdez.html</url>
      <title>Congahead.com: Patato Valdez</title>
      <desc>Site includes an interview, a sound bite of a conversation with him, and a photo session.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="148237-1005242046" type="url">
      <url>http://www.picadillo.com/SantaSalsera/</url>
      <title>Cubanismo</title>
      <desc>Santa Salsera transcript of live interview with Afro-Cuban group Cubanismo, discussing history and musical traditions.</desc>
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   <item id="148241-1005242046" type="url">
      <url>http://www.cubismo.com/eng/</url>
      <title>Cubismo</title>
      <desc>Afro-Cuban style 9-piece orchestra based in Zagreb, Croatia: biography, discography, photo gallery, audio files, press cuts, and booking information.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="148239-1005242046" type="url">
      <url>http://www.nelsongonzalezonline.com</url>
      <title>Gonzalez , Nelson</title>
      <desc>Official Website of Tres Guitar player Nelson Gonzalez has sound samples and cd information. Touring musician for Marc Anthony, this five-time grammy award winner has recorded for Gloria Estefan and others.</desc>
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   <item id="148225-1005242046" type="url">
      <url>http://www.ibiblio.org/mao/musicians/ibbu_okun.html</url>
      <title>Ibbu-Okun</title>
      <desc>Biographical information on this all female Afro-Cuban folkloric group from Cuba, founded by percussionist, and  singer Amelia Pedroso.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="148245-1005242046" type="url">
      <url>http://www.descarga.com/cgi-bin/db/contrib/bio?SXVmkWF4;19;400</url>
      <title>Mauleón, Rebeca</title>
      <desc>Descarga Records page includes interview, discography and reviews for Afro-Cuban pianist and composer Mauleón.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="148247-1005242046" type="url">
      <url>http://www.rumbeca.com/rebeca.html</url>
      <title>Mauleón, Rebeca</title>
      <desc>Afro-Caribbean pianist, composer, and arranger Mauleón has worked with Puente, Santana, Cachao, Patato, Aguabella, and many other Latin music legends. Her website includes a biography, discography, reviews and publications.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="148243-1005242046" type="url">
      <url>http://home.coqui.net/fmjr/index.htm</url>
      <title>Miranda, Freddie Jr.</title>
      <desc>Home page of Afro-Boriqua percussionist includes biography and photo journal of bands, and musicians he has played with.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="148263-1005242046" type="url">
      <url>http://mondosweetie.com</url>
      <title>MondoSweetie</title>
      <desc>World music with emphasis on Cuban son and Nueva Trova. Sound samples and purchase information for their debut cd, and booking information.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="148261-1005242046" type="url">
      <url>http://www.quimbombo.com/home.htm</url>
      <title>Quimbombó</title>
      <desc>The name of this NY area band means &amp;quot;okra&amp;quot; in Spanish, and they play Afro-Cuban rhythms, salsa and latin jazz.  Their page includes band member biographies, sound samples and booking information.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="148251-1005242046" type="url">
      <url>http://www.wemba-music.org/carlos_and_dawn.htm</url>
      <title>Valdez, Carlos</title>
      <desc>Homepage of Afro-Latin percussionist Carlos &amp;quot;Carlito&amp;quot; Valdez, composer for &amp;quot;Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk&amp;quot;, and musical director of Wemba.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="148249-1005242046" type="url">
      <url>http://www.vientodeagua.com/</url>
      <title>Viento de Agua</title>
      <desc>Latin dance band that play the traditional Afro-Puerto Rican rhythms of bomba and plena fused with other Afro-Caribbean rhythms and jazz: includes press clips, photos, and schedule.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="148255-1005242046" type="url">
      <url>http://www.mbus.com/bands/genadm/Viento.de.Agua.htm</url>
      <title>Viento de Agua</title>
      <desc>Homepage of an unsigned Afro-Puerto Rican band from New York, NY who describe their sound as influenced by artists like Pleneros del Quinto Olivo, Batacumbele, and La Sonora Poncena.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="148253-1005242046" type="url">
      <url>http://www.big-shot.com/inkblot/rev-archive/Virginia_Rodrigues_Nos.htm</url>
      <title>Virginia Rodrigues: Nós</title>
      <desc>Ink Blot magazine album review of the recent release by Afro-Brazilian singer Rodrigues, biography, band links, music clips, and pictures.</desc>
   </item>
   <item id="148257-1005242046" type="url">
      <url>http://www.mindspring.com/~yerbuena/</url>
      <title>Yerba Buena</title>
      <desc>A 12-piece charanga orchestra based in Seattle.  Site includes biographies, photos, audio samples, and performance schedule.</desc>
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