The life and legacy of pianist Lilí Martínez Griñan
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Ethnomusicologist Ben Lapidus joins Rebecca again to discuss the life and legacy of Cuban pianist Lilí Martínez Griñan, a Guantanamero who joined Arsenio Rodriguez's band in the 1940s and quickly became his right-hand man in terms of composition and arranging. Lapidus is the editor of a new anthology in Spanish, El hombre y su música: Lilí Martínez Griñán.
Songs played:
Tumba Palo Cucuyé, Arsenio Rodriguez y Su Conjunto
Mira...Cuidadito, Arsenio Rodriguez y Su Conjunto
Cero Guapos en Yateras, Arsenio Rodriguez y Su Conjunto
Alto Songo, Chappotín y Sus Estrellas
Mi Changüí Son, Estrellas de Chocolate
El Divorcio, Arsenio Rodriguez
La Candela, Los Van Van
Musica Suave, El Niño y La Verdad
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Intro and outro music: "Bengo Latino," Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions
