El Sincopado Habanero: Musical Heritage and the Construction of a Harpsichord in Cuba
In this post, we highlight the edition of the bulletin El Sincopado Habanero (Vol. II, no. 3, September to December 2017), an excellent publication by the Gabinete de Patrimonio Musical Esteban Salas.
This edition delves deep into Cuban musical heritage, dedicating its central texts to the fascinating history of “música popular bailable”. The articles explore the musical scene of Matanzas through the legacy of Miguel Failde—an illustrious figure in Cuban music—as well as the evolution and prominence of the trombone in the musical sphere of Havana between 1850 and 1910.
For our readers and followers, the magazine holds a very special connection in its final pages: an article dedicated to the Prince Francesco Maria Ruspoli Musical Itinerancy. The text details the first stage of this project in Latin America, which consisted of a high-end lutherie workshop led by the Italian Andrea Di Maio. In a historic collaboration, Di Maio built an Italian harpsichord (Giusti model, 1681) in Havana, also offering a valuable training opportunity to young Cuban artisans.
Discover the complete articles, interviews, news, and even historical sheet music available in this rich edition.
