RADIO DREYECKLAND FEATURES BUENA VISTA ALL STARS AMONG ITS ZMF FREIBURG HIGHLIGHTS
THE DEAN MEETS BARBARITO TORRES, DEMETRIO MUÑIZ, AND MANUEL MACHADO BACKSTAGE FOR A SPECIAL FESTIVAL EDITION OF THE DEAN’S LIST.
German broadcaster Radio Dreyeckland has featured Buena Vista All Stars among the standout performances from this year’s Zelt-Musik-Festival Freiburg in a special edition of The Dean’s List.
Following the festival, presenter The Dean shared highlights from ZMF and reflected on the artists who created some of its most memorable musical moments—including Buena Vista All Stars.
The feature includes a special backstage meeting with original Buena Vista Social Club founding member and laúd legend Barbarito Torres, musical director Demetrio Muñiz, and acclaimed trumpeter Manuel Machado.
The conversation offers listeners a personal encounter with the musicians behind Una Noche en La Habana and their lifelong dedication to Cuban music. In one particularly meaningful moment, Machado expresses the passion at the heart of his remarkable career: “Music is my life.”
Buena Vista All Stars brought the soul, joy, and unmistakable rhythms of Havana to Freiburg, sharing a live performance shaped by extraordinary musicianship, cultural history, and a powerful connection with the audience.
For those who attended ZMF, the broadcast offers an opportunity to relive the festival’s atmosphere. For those who missed it, The Dean’s List provides a taste of the performances and artists that made this year’s edition so memorable.
