The Rumours....

Rumours, rumours, rumours..The current Manolito debate continues, but according to Michelle White of timba.com, William is still in Pupy and El Noro is now in Manolito. And that's it. Final. Apparently.

(photo c. Rod Lawson)

You might remember that there was a bit of crisis with the Casa de la Musica, Galiano back in November. Well, checking the listings on the EGREM site suggests that it's up and running again...and Pupy is playing TONIGHT!!! (someone rescue me from the Manchester rain pleeassseeee!!)

Musical Chairs in Havana

No need for words.......

Yep, it's another case of musical chairs in the timba department. The lovely Michelle White of timba.com has announced from her Christmas Cuba jaunt that the rumours are true: El Indio is leaving Trabuco to be replaced by El Noro of Salsa Mayor whilst William has left Pupy to be replaced by Lester- a former member of Salsa Mayor. Phew!
Also, the new Los Van Van release is not available from prodland.de so take a look, along with a mysterious new release from Tirso Duarte. Can't wait to get my hands on them!!! (maybe if I ask Santa.....)