I heard a song playing on the sound system in a restaurant that I would like to track down if I can identify it. It was sung in Spanish, in a Cuban musical style (similar to the more ballad-like tracks on many of the Buena Vista Social Club artists' records). The vocalist was most likely male, singing in that kind of 1930's/40's croony sound with a high tenor with lots of vibrato, or possibly a woman with a lower voice. What was distinctive about the track is that it prominently featured a cello, which is not something I'm used to hearing in Latin music. I do not know if it was actually an old song or a modern pastiche, and I didn't get any lyrics.
posted by matildaben on Oct 5, 2009 - 8 answers

Suggestions for authentic, delectable, non-time invasive Cuban food, fun, and festivities. [more inside]
posted by dawson on Aug 13, 2008 - 14 answers

Help me plan my Cuban party! [more inside]
posted by thejanna on Jun 4, 2008 - 16 answers

Help me replicate my beloved cafe con leche. [more inside]
posted by notjustfoxybrown on Nov 28, 2007 - 15 answers

What's your favorite Cuban meal? [more inside]
posted by special-k on Oct 13, 2006 - 30 answers

Best cuban food in Ft Lauderdale? Things to do while in town? [more inside]
posted by Eddie Mars on Apr 10, 2006 - 12 answers

What was it like for cubans, and foreigners visting / working in cuba between the time of the revolution and the missile crisis. [more inside]
posted by miniape on Mar 23, 2006 - 2 answers

¿Dónde puedo encontrar algunas corrientes cubanos de la música? (mi funcionamiento del gusto a la materia a partir de los años '40 con los años '60 tempranos y al sonido Yankee-amistoso del faux-retro que usted todo sabe de esa película.) [ más adentro ] [more inside]
posted by mwhybark on Apr 2, 2005 - 3 answers

I have some cigars I received as a gift a few weeks ago. I didn't place them in a humidor (I didn't have one) and are now they are all dried out. Will putting them into a humidor and rehydrating them return any sort of quality back to them? Is it worth it?
posted by jstew on Apr 27, 2004 - 8 answers