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La Habana Si (Havana Yes)
Date: 1/1/1996Call Number: Vin 038Producers: Areito, Los Van Van, Juan FormellCollection: General materials
A compilation of hits by the Castro-era Cuban band Los Van Van, led by songwriter Juan Formell. Following the Cuban Revolution, the government instituted a policy of recruiting youth talents to various sectors: sports, science, and music to name a few. The regime discovered Los Van Van, sponsoring several tours domestically and abroad. Called 'the Rolling Stones of Latin music' Los Van Van revolutionized and popularized Cuban music in the 1980s and 90s.
Los Van Van
Self-titled album from the highly influential Cuban band Los Van Van, led by Juan Formell. Supported by the Cuban government under Castro, Los Van Van popularized Cuban music in the 1980s and 90s.
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