Featuring fresh sounds from Quebec’s Boogát and Montreal’s Marion Brunelle alongside Cuban heavyweights Oliver Valdés and Alexis Baro, plus Cuban-adjacent artist Alex Bellegarde, this episode highlights the diverse ways Cuban music resonates across Canada’s musical landscape.

• Oliver Valdés — “Mani” (Nasobuco, 2022) — A dynamic percussion-driven track showcasing Valdés’ powerful drumming and Afro-Cuban roots.

• Boogát, with Okan — “+ Que 1 Chingx” (Del Horizonte, 2024) — A fresh fusion blending Latin hip-hop with contemporary urban sounds from Quebec’s vibrant scene.

• Marion Brunelle (with Alexy, El Tipo Este) — “No Te Mereces” (Ahora Existo, 2018) — A soulful, emotive track blending Afro-Cuban rhythms with smooth vocals.

• Alex Bellegarde — “La Vaca” (Caminando, 2006) — A spirited tune with rich Havana-inspired grooves from the Cuban-adjacent Montreal artist.

• Alexis Baro and Pueblo Nuevo Jazz Project — “Laberinto” (Sugar Rush, 2016) — An intricate jazz piece led by Baro’s trumpet, weaving Afro-Cuban influences into modern jazz.

Cuban Sounds in Canada: EPISODE 11 (Aired Monday, February 24, 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 11 (Aired Monday, February 24, 2025)

Cuban Sounds in Canada (CFRC radio show archive)