Havana Cultura goes worldwide with Gilles Peterson
Back in 2006, infamous British acid jazz producer Gilles Peterson created what was originally an intimate summertime music event in southwest France. Peterson’s initiative, named The Worldwide Festival, eventually grew over the years and divided into three annual musical gatherings in Sète, London and Singapore.
Last year, Havana Cultura asked Gilles Peterson to introduce some of today’s best Cuban music to the world. In response, he came up with a double album in 2009 entitled “Gilles Peterson presents Havana Cultura- New Cuba Sound”, which was recorded in the legendary Havana studio, Egrem.The disc foregrounds the rising stars of the Cuban music scene, such as piano player Roberto Fonseca, Danay, Ogguere and more than 15 other artists. Shortly after, a double remix album was also released.
Last year, Havana Cultura asked Gilles Peterson to introduce some of today’s best Cuban music to the world. In response, he came up with a double album in 2009 entitled “Gilles Peterson presents Havana Cultura- New Cuba Sound”, which was recorded in the legendary Havana studio, Egrem.The disc foregrounds the rising stars of the Cuban music scene, such as piano player Roberto Fonseca, Danay, Ogguere and more than 15 other artists. Shortly after, a double remix album was also released.
With the help of Gilles Peterson’s DJ skills on stage, the group showcased under the name of the Havana Cultura band, performing in festivals in June and July 2010, including the 5th edition of the Worldwide Festival. The Havana Cultura film crew was onboard and rolling that day, documenting this amazing mix of classic jazz, afro-Cuban and hip hop.
The result of that day’s shoot has been captured in this short documentary, featuring artists’ interviews and live sessions, giving you exclusive insight into Cuban musical heritage both old and new.
The result of that day’s shoot has been captured in this short documentary, featuring artists’ interviews and live sessions, giving you exclusive insight into Cuban musical heritage both old and new.
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