Clave Y Cuba is excited to feature Marisol Blanco, a master teacher and professional dancer with over 24 years of experience. A graduate of Cuba’s prestigious Superior Institute of Arts (ISA) and The National School of Arts (ENA), Marisol is renowned for her expertise in Afro-Cuban Folkloric and Popular Dance, as well as traditional dances from around the world.

Clave Y Cuba teamed up with El Museo Del Barrio to present Rumba en el Barrio! featuring our New York-based collective of musicians. The grand finale of the Uptown Bounce series was held on 104th Street and 5th Avenue in front of Central Park.

In partnership with José Parlá of Parlá Studios, Clave Y Cuba celebrated the relationship and influence from rumba to mambo, mambo to hip hop in NYC during the final Friday of the Shed's summer concert series.

Clave Y Cuba is thrilled to spotlight Roman Diaz, a Cuban-born master percussionist and "living repository" of Afro-Cuban culture. Roman is a noted scholar of Cuban religious and folkloric music and a talented composer and performer of contemporary Afro-Cuban music and Jazz.

Born in Cuba, Irawo Osa is at the forefront of blending Afro-Cuban musical traditions with Latin Jazz. At the heart of the ensemble are two brothers, prodigious talents, and members of the famed Cuban rumba group, Los Muñequitos de Matanzas. 

La Rumba de Yuniscleyvis in New York

Featuring members of Los Munequitos de Matanzas, Roman Diaz, and Clave y Cuba at the Iconic Venue Nublu

New York City-based collective of Clave Y Cuba took to the stage at the prestigious El Museo del Barrio, and it was nothing short of magical.

Cool World Music present “Ancestral Waves” featuring Shie Moreno, Jose Parla, Marcus Logan, Stefan Ruiz, Records By Woof & special guest Miguelo Valdez

Public Records

Sun, Nov 13, 7:00 PM EST

Los Muñequitos de Matanzas Perform to Celebrate the Groups 70th Anniversary

Get to know Clave Y Cuba Cultural Ambassador: Isabel Estrada

Clave Y Cuba presents a sound experience celebrating Afro-Cuban culture and the release of the Lágrimas Negras single. Groove to live Afro Cuban rumba performances and deejay sets spun by Brooklyn's very own Jose Parla, Marcus Logan, and Stefan Ruiz. Healing experiences led by Wildcat Ebony Brown in the Garden.

Roots, Rythym, & Rumba at Place Bridge Academy

Clave Y Cuba’s New York City-based collective of musicians perform Afro-Cuban Rumba at COCO 144’s opening exhibit in Brooklyn.

Rumba Morena the all-female Rumba ensemble from Havana Cuba is keeping the culture alive.

Antonio Machín affectionately referred to as the Spanish Nat King Cole, is one of the greatest Cuban singers of all time. Machin brought international recognition to the bolero, romantic ballads, and popular Afro-Cuban music. His music and presence transcended racial and socio-economic barriers cultivating a love for Cuban music felt around the world.

Rumba from Matanzas is one of a kind. The unique cadence and history has been shaped by leading female figures such as Estanila Luna and Yeya Calle. To honor their legacy and contribution to the culture—La Asociacion de Rumberas Matanceras was formed.

In the Fall of 2021, Clave Y Cuba held a lively Rumba workshop at Madelife, a Boulder creative hub. The session focused on the heartbeat of Rumba—the Clave. Attendees also got to practice classic rhythms including Guaguanco and Columbia.

Estrellas De La Rumba Matancera features an all star line-up that includes members of Los Muñequitos, Afro Cuba and some of the best rumberos Matanzas has to offer! If you love rumba, you have to listen this song featuring Rafael “EL NIÑO” Navarro Pujada and José Andro Mella Bosch a listen!

During a visit to Cuba in May, 2016 Clave Y Cuba founder, Ivan Moreno had the privilege of filming an exclusive video for a song titled María Regla performed by José Andro Mella Bosch, former vocalist of Los Muñequitos de Matanzas.