Los Muñequitos de Matanzas - 50 Years of Rumba

SalsaPower interviews Los Muñequitos de Matanzas on the eve of their historic Miami Concert. Traditional Afro-Cuban dance and music in Miami for the first time ever during the 50th Anniversary Tour of the best Rumba group in the world!

In spite of 30 years of the Cuban Embargo, Rumba is alive and well in the US. This is not the first time this world-renowned group has toured here, but this is a special occasion. Never before have they done a show in Miami, and this is the 50th anniversary of the founding of the group.

Bárbaro Ramos Aldazabal comes from a long family tradition of rumberos. His grandfather, Severino Ramos, danced with the original members of Los Muñequitos de Matanzas. His father, Diosdado, is one of the most reknowned members of the group and known in Cuba as one of the best Yambú dancers in the country. He is also the Director of the group. Bárbaro, following in his father's footsteps is the choreographer of the group. Just two days before this historic show, their first in Miami, celebrating 50 years of traditional musical excellence, they granted us an exclusive interview. Always a gentleman, in spite of being exhausted after their trip from Washington, he sat down to chat with SalsaPower.

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Los Munequitos de Matanzas
April 9, 2002 8:00 p.m.
Percussion & Dance from Cuba!
Jackie Gleason Theater
Miami Beach