The Clave Chronicles

A journey through the history and global influence of Cuban music, hosted by ethnomusicologist Rebecca Bodenheimer.

The Clave Chronicles is a music podcast hosted by Rebecca Bodenheimer, with 64 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Rebecca Bodenheimer hosts The Clave Chronicles, a music show with 64 episodes published.

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  Tribute to a master conguero, Carlos "Patato" Valdés

  Aug 14, 202647 min

  Raúl Fernandez joins Rebecca again to pay tribute to one of Cuba's greatest congueros, Carlos "Patato" Valdés, in honor of the centenary of his birth. Songs played: La Conga del Casino, Conjunto Casino Cuban Patato Chip, Herbie Mann Descarga Cubana, Cal Tjader Dilo Como Yo, Patato y Totico La Comparsa, Bebo Valdés Send us Fan Mail Support the show You can support this independently produced podcast by becoming a monthly subscriber - even $3/month helps! If you like this podcast, please hit "Follow" and give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts Find The Clave Chronicles on Instagram, Facebook, & Threads @clavechronicles https://theclavechronicles.buzzsprout.com Intro and outro music: "Bengo Latino," Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions

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  The complicated legacy of Willie Colón

  Apr 17, 20261h 17mS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Support the show</p><p>You can support this independently produced podcast by becoming a monthly subscriber - even $3/month helps!<br/><br/>If you like this podcast, please hit "Follow" and give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts<br/><br/>Find The Clave Chronicles on Instagram, Facebook, & Threads @clavechronicles<br/>https://theclavechronicles.buzzsprout.com<br/><b><br/></b>Intro and outro music: "Bengo Latino," Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right Productions</p>

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  The life and legacy of pianist Lilí Martínez Griñan

  Mar 6, 20261h 9mS0

  <p>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.</p><p><br/></p><p>Songs played:</p><p>Tumba Palo Cucuyé, Arsenio Rodriguez y Su Conjunto</p><p>Mira...Cuidadito, Arsenio Rodriguez y Su Conjunto</p><p>Cero Guapos en Yateras, Arsenio Rodriguez y Su Conjunto<...

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  Violín and hybrid worship practices in contemporary Cuba

  Jan 22, 20261h 5mS0

  <p>Ethnomusicologist Robin Moore joins Rebecca to discuss the subject of his forthcoming book, Violín: Mediating Musical Style and Devotional Practice in 21st-Century Cuba. As music used to accompany ceremonies for the ancestors and orishas, violines have been growing in recent decades in Cuba, and are an example of an increasingly hybrid musical approach to worship in Cuba. </p><p>Songs played (all by Orquesta Estrellas Cubanas except where noted):</p><p>Ave Maria</p><p>Plegaria a Obbatalá</p><p>Two versions of Sea El Santísimo - second one by Ifa Fore & Pepe y Sus Tambores</p><p>Da...

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  Feliz 100 años, Celia!

  Oct 21, 202553 minS0

  <p>The most beloved Cuban musician of all time was born on this day 100 years ago: Celia Cruz. We're honoring her with a brand new episode featuring Delia Poey, a professor at Florida State University who has written extensively about Celia's Career. </p><p>Songs played:</p><p>Quimbara</p><p>Field recording of Afrocuba de Matanzas' version of Quimbara</p><p>Chango Ta' Vení</p><p>Que Le Den Candela</p><p>Usted Abusó</p><p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Support the show</p><p>You can support this independently produced podcast by becoming a monthly subscriber - e...

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