Skip to Main Content

The Groove
Saturday July 26th, 2025 with Elorious Cain
CUBA (IBRAHIM FERRER and the SOUL JAZZ "MUSIC AND REVOLUTION... EXPERIMENTS IN LATIN MUSIC" series)

As we said in The Groove on March 29th, 2014, "All true disco music can be traced back to three Caribbean Islands: Cuba, Hispaniola, and Jamaica..."Cuba nunca es subestimada.." Many sources have suggested that the French Caribbean and Brazil should be included in that list because of the importance of BEGINE, SOCA, SAMBA, and eventually BOSSA NOVA. Some of those sources suggest that all LATIN MUSIC is DISCO. We are not in total agreement to that. We have insisted that the first authentic DISCO is a Congolese fusion of Cuban music with various local variations. If that is to believed then Cuban Music is still an extremely important source for the creation of most DISCO music variations. Much of the music featured in this show is from the 'Cuba: Music And Revolution (Culture Clash In Havana Cuba....)' series presented by the British Soul Jazz label. Most of that music released between 1973 and 1985. We also are presenting many songs sung by the late IBRAHIM FERRER, a member of the legendary BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB.
COMO FUE
IBRAHIM FERRER - BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Presents IBRAHIM FERRER (2LP) - WORLD CIRCUIT
DACAPO
RAUL GOMEZ - CUBA: MUSIC AND REVOLUTION (CULTURE CLASH IN HAVANA CUBA: EXPERIMENTS IN LATIN MUSIC 1975-85 VOL. 1) 3LP - SOUL JAZZ
SILENCIO
IBRAHIM FERRER - BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Presents IBRAHIM FERRER (2LP) - WORLD CIRCUIT
HERIDO DE SOMBRAS
IBRAHIM FERRER - BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Presents IBRAHIM FERRER (2LP) - WORLD CIRCUIT
AQUELLOS OJOS VERDES
IBRAHIM FERRER - BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Presents IBRAHIM FERRER (2LP) - WORLD CIRCUIT
NUESTRA ULTIMA CITA
IBRAHIM FERRER - BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Presents IBRAHIM FERRER (2LP) - WORLD CIRCUIT
GUATEQIE CAMPESINO
IBRAHIM FERRER - BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Presents IBRAHIM FERRER (2LP) - WORLD CIRCUIT
EL SON DEL CAMPEON
CONJUNTO RUMBAVANA - CUBA: MUSIC AND REVOLUTION (CULTURE CLASH IN HAVANA CUBA: EXPERIMENTS IN LATIN MUSIC 1975-85 VOL. 1) 3LP - SOUL JAZZ
MAMI ME GUSTO
IBRAHIM FERRER - BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Presents IBRAHIM FERRER (2LP) - WORLD CIRCUIT
SONDEANDO
GRUPO DE EXPERIMENTACION SONORA DEL ICAIC - CUBA: MUSIC AND REVOLUTION (CULTURE CLASH IN HAVANA CUBA: EXPERIMENTS IN LATIN MUSIC 1975-85 VOL. 1) 3LP - SOUL JAZZ
AMAME Y NO PIENSES MAS
FARAH MARIA - CUBA: MUSIC AND REVOLUTION (CULTURE CLASH IN HAVANA CUBA: EXPERIMENTS IN LATIN MUSIC 1973-85 VOL. 2) 3LP - SOUL JAZZ
NADIE SE SIENTE CANSADO
GRUPO MONUMENTAL - CUBA: MUSIC AND REVOLUTION (CULTURE CLASH IN HAVANA CUBA: EXPERIMENTS IN LATIN MUSIC 1975-85 VOL. 1) 3LP - SOUL JAZZ
MI SON CARIDAD
GRUPO MONUMENTAL - CUBA: MUSIC AND REVOLUTION (CULTURE CLASH IN HAVANA CUBA: EXPERIMENTS IN LATIN MUSIC 1975-85 VOL. 1) 3LP - SOUL JAZZ
JUANA 1600
GRUPO IRAKERE - CUBA: MUSIC AND REVOLUTION (CULTURE CLASH IN HAVANA CUBA: EXPERIMENTS IN LATIN MUSIC 1975-85 VOL. 1) 3LP - SOUL JAZZ
SOLO DE TUMBA Y BONGO
LOS PAPINES - CUBA: MUSIC AND REVOLUTION (CULTURE CLASH IN HAVANA CUBA: EXPERIMENTS IN LATIN MUSIC 1973-85 VOL. 2) 3LP - SOUL JAZZ
CIENFUEGOS TIENE SU GUAGUANCO
IBRAHIM FERRER - BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Presents IBRAHIM FERRER (2LP) - WORLD CIRCUIT
EN CASA DEL TROMPO NO BAILES
ORQUESTA RIVERSIDE - CUBA: MUSIC AND REVOLUTION (CULTURE CLASH IN HAVANA CUBA: EXPERIMENTS IN LATIN MUSIC 1973-85 VOL. 2) 3LP - SOUL JAZZ
MARIETA
IBRAHIM FERRER - BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Presents IBRAHIM FERRER (2LP) - WORLD CIRCUIT
TE QUIERO PORQUE TE QUIERO
PABLO MILANES - CUBA: MUSIC AND REVOLUTION (CULTURE CLASH IN HAVANA CUBA: EXPERIMENTS IN LATIN MUSIC 1975-85 VOL. 1) 3LP - SOUL JAZZ
CHEQUERE SON
GRUPO IRAKERE - CUBA: MUSIC AND REVOLUTION (CULTURE CLASH IN HAVANA CUBA: EXPERIMENTS IN LATIN MUSIC 1975-85 VOL. 1) 3LP - SOUL JAZZ
LA 132
RICARDO EDDY MARTINEZ - CUBA: MUSIC AND REVOLUTION (CULTURE CLASH IN HAVANA CUBA: EXPERIMENTS IN LATIN MUSIC 1973-85 VOL. 2) 3LP - SOUL JAZZ
MUEVETE CAN LAS FUERZAS DEL CARAZON
FA 5 - CUBA: MUSIC AND REVOLUTION (CULTURE CLASH IN HAVANA CUBA: EXPERIMENTS IN LATIN MUSIC 1973-85 VOL. 2) 3LP - SOUL JAZZ
CANCION CON TODOS
GRUPO DE EXPERIMENTACION SONORA DEL ICAIC - CUBA: MUSIC AND REVOLUTION (CULTURE CLASH IN HAVANA CUBA: EXPERIMENTS IN LATIN MUSIC 1975-85 VOL. 1) 3LP - SOUL JAZZ
VOCACION REVOLUCION
EDUARDO RAMOS - CUBA: MUSIC AND REVOLUTION (CULTURE CLASH IN HAVANA CUBA: EXPERIMENTS IN LATIN MUSIC 1975-85 VOL. 1) 3LP - SOUL JAZZ
Y QUE BIEN
JUAN PABLO TORRES Y SU GRUPO ALGO NUEVO - CUBA: MUSIC AND REVOLUTION (CULTURE CLASH IN HAVANA CUBA: EXPERIMENTS IN LATIN MUSIC 1973-85 VOL. 2) 3LP - SOUL JAZZ
LUNA WANESTAIN
EMILIANO SALVADOR - CUBA: MUSIC AND REVOLUTION (CULTURE CLASH IN HAVANA CUBA: EXPERIMENTS IN LATIN MUSIC 1975-85 VOL. 1) 3LP - SOUL JAZZ
GRANDES AMIGOS
LOS REYES 73 - CUBA: MUSIC AND REVOLUTION (CULTURE CLASH IN HAVANA CUBA: EXPERIMENTS IN LATIN MUSIC 1975-85 VOL. 1) 3LP - SOUL JAZZ
UN LAMENTO HECH CANCION
LOS REYES 73 - CUBA: MUSIC AND REVOLUTION (CULTURE CLASH IN HAVANA CUBA: EXPERIMENTS IN LATIN MUSIC 1975-85 VOL. 1) 3LP - SOUL JAZZ
CON CADENCIA Y CON DULZURA
LAS D'AIDA - CUBA: MUSIC AND REVOLUTION (CULTURE CLASH IN HAVANA CUBA: EXPERIMENTS IN LATIN MUSIC 1975-85 VOL. 1) 3LP - SOUL JAZZ
Interactive CKCU
Johnny G
Wow! Elorious, you have assembled a fantastic playlist of proto-disco songs and influential artists. I am looking forward to this week's show.

11:22 AM, July 25th, 2025
Johnny G
I encourage listeners to also check out the legendary Celia Cruz.

11:22 AM, July 25th, 2025
Ashley Saundersson
Fabulous selection of Cuban music that is sure going be a great listen.

12:10 PM, July 26th, 2025
Ashley Saundersson
Hello Johnny G! I have many Celia Cruz records and your recommendation is very appropriate.

12:12 PM, July 26th, 2025
Chi Chi
I love the CUBAN music! It's gonna rock!

12:50 PM, July 26th, 2025
Neil & Drake, The Dancing Labrador
THIS is going to be massive for me, Elorious. My first love is Latin music of every origin !!!!!!! Bring it on and I am going to crank it up. Cuban is my #1 !! So romantic those Cubans !

1:02 PM, July 26th, 2025
Elorious Cain (host)
Thank you for the comments, Johnny G!

1:04 PM, July 26th, 2025
Elorious Cain (host)
Thank you for the comments, Ashley Saundersson.

1:06 PM, July 26th, 2025
Elorious Cain (host)
Hello Chi Chi!

1:08 PM, July 26th, 2025
Elorious Cain (host)
Hope you enjoy! Neil & Drake, The Dancing Labrador!

1:08 PM, July 26th, 2025
Johnny G
Ibrahim Ferrer - that voice!! Like honey!

1:24 PM, July 26th, 2025
Elorious Cain (host)
He was amazing!

1:26 PM, July 26th, 2025
Neil & DL
Hola hola......spendido, amigo !!!

2:07 PM, July 26th, 2025
Elorious Cain (host)
Thanks for the comment, Neil!

2:11 PM, July 26th, 2025
Paula
I’m loving today’s show Elorious!

2:25 PM, July 26th, 2025
Elorious Cain (host)
thank you for the comment, Paula!

2:35 PM, July 26th, 2025
robert p in gatineau
Enjoying the music. Thank you.

2:38 PM, July 26th, 2025
Elorious Cain (host)
Happy you are enjoying it, robert p in gatineau!

2:41 PM, July 26th, 2025
Paula
I used to go to Rockhead’s Paradise in Montreal back in the day (70’s and 80’s) and listened to some great jazz. This music is reminiscent of those fun times

2:49 PM, July 26th, 2025
Elorious Cain (host)
Great message Paula, Thanks!

2:52 PM, July 26th, 2025
Neil & Drake
Mucho gracias, Elorious, amigo special muchacho !!!! Perfect for the sweet summer heat, my friend !!

2:55 PM, July 26th, 2025
Neil & The Dancing Labrador
Wish I had made that trip, Paula back then. I did not know the club; wish I did ! Happy summer heat !!

2:57 PM, July 26th, 2025
Elorious Cain (host)
Thank you to everybody who listened and left comments!!

2:59 PM, July 26th, 2025
Horace
Such a gem of a show!!!

11:39 AM, July 27th, 2025