This week we hear from several well-known Toronto-based Cuban musicians: Alexis Baro, Marta Elena, and Yoser Rodríguez. The episode opens with a track by Toronto music veteran Bill King, featuring Okan and Roberto Riverón.

• The Uprising (Bill King) — “Havana Odyssey” (Isle of Saints, 2017) — A vibrant instrumental journey capturing the textures and rhythms of Havana through a Toronto jazz lens.

• Alexis Baro (featuring Telmary) — “Eres” (Guilty Pleasures, 2015) — A sultry fusion of jazz trumpet and Afro-Cuban spoken word, delivered with groove and flair.

• Marta Elena — “El Don de la Vida” (De la Habana a Toronto, 2021) — A powerful, heartfelt track celebrating life, heritage, and the Afro-Cuban musical tradition.

• Yoser Rodríguez — “Muchacha” (Pollen, 2016) — A playful, rhythmic tune blending Cuban funk and jazz with Rodríguez’s signature bass lines.

• Yoser Rodríguez — “Entendimiento” (Pollen, 2016) — A smooth and introspective track exploring themes of understanding and connection through layered instrumentation.

Cuban Sounds in Canada: EPISODE 14 (Aired Monday, April 7 2025)

Archive of the Queen’s University CFRC radio show “Cuban Sounds in Canada”: Cuban music, made in Canada. Featuring Cuban and Cuban-adjacent musicians

Cuban Sounds in Canada: EPISODE 14 (Aired Monday, April 7 2025)

Cuban Sounds in Canada (CFRC radio show archive)