RNE’S EL OJO CRÍTICO INTERVIEWS BUENA VISTA ALL STARS ON THE ENDURING POWER OF CUBAN MUSIC
DEMETRIO MUÑIZ AND MANUEL MACHADO JOIN SPAIN’S NATIONAL RADIO TO DISCUSS UNA NOCHE EN LA HABANA, CUBAN SON, AND
THE ENSEMBLE’S AWARD-WINNING “CHAN CHAN.”
Buena Vista All Stars musical director Demetrio Muñiz and acclaimed trumpeter Manuel Machado joined RNE’s prestigious cultural program El Ojo Crítico for a special radio interview exploring the enduring relevance and global influence of Cuban music.
The program presents Una Noche en La Habana as a musical journey blending son, bolero, Latin jazz, and Afro-Cuban rhythms while carrying Cuba’s rich cultural heritage into the present.
During the conversation, Muñiz and Machado discuss the history behind the project, the extraordinary musicians who bring it to life, and the responsibility of honoring Cuba’s most treasured musical traditions while allowing them to evolve for new generations.
The interview also celebrates the international recognition received by Buena Vista All Stars following their 2026 InterContinental Music Award win for Best Production for “Chan Chan (Live from Berlin).”
Under Muñiz’s musical direction, the ensemble approaches timeless Cuban repertoire with respect, sophistication, and a contemporary artistic vision. Machado’s unmistakable trumpet sound adds another powerful connection to the history of Cuban jazz and the legendary musicians who shaped it.
Through this special broadcast, El Ojo Crítico invites listeners to discover the musical soul of Una Noche en La Habana and the artists ensuring that Cuban son continues to resonate with audiences around the world.
