El Danzon de Moises

Danzon de Moises Growing up in Havana, Roberto Rodriguez encountered Jewish immigrants who sought refuge in Cuba. His own family sought refuge in Miami in the '60s, where Cubans and Jews were thrown together with common cultural experiences. 30 years later, the drummer voices those commonalities in a mesmerizing meld of Cuban music and traditional Jewish melodies.

In describing his music, Roberto said, “I like to think of my music as...Cuban-Klezphardic.” In truth, its nothing short of Buena Vista Social Klez.

Hear the music: El Polaco

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