Tumba Francesa.
An informal bolero performance by members of the Familia Valera Miranda in Santiago de Cuba. 
A rehearsal by the Conga del Barrio de los Hoyos of Santiago. 
El Diamante del Son: Ayúdame, Babalú. 
More from Dr. José Millet. 
A visit to the Playa de Cajobabo. 
A return visit to the spiritist Madeleine in Cobre. 
The Grupo Changüí de Guantánamo, live and on CD. 
The 150th birthday celebration of José Martí in Holguín. 
A palo monte song, live.
The Grupo Nengón y Quiribá, recorded live in the countryside outside Baracoa, playing the antique cousins of the son. 
Faustino Oramas “El Guayabero”: “A mi me gusta que baile Marieta.” 

2003
Photo of Tumba Francesa La Caridad de Oriente via René Silveira

The Cuban Connection, Part 17

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