Circles Robinson, Author at Havana Times

Orquesta Akokan – Song of the Day

Today’s featured band is Orquesta Akokan from Havana, Cuba, with the song “Cha Cha Cha Pa’ Ca” from the album “Caracoles” (2024).

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“Get off of me, you’re heavy,” reads the band on the straw hat Maykel Osorbo wears in the Pinar del Rio prison known as Kilometer 5 1/2.

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Today’s featured band is Impacto Crea from Puerto Rico with the song “Hable con el Senor” (1974).

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Today’s featured artist is Rita Donte from Cuba with “Zunzun Baba” from her upcoming album “Ritual” released with Ansonia Records (2025).

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