Essential afro-cuban jazz listening

The albums that define afro-cuban jazz.

Our picks for where to start with afro-cuban jazz — with a one-line read on why each one matters.

The afro-cuban jazz essentials

Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.

Day After Tomorrow

Joan Baez

Day After Tomorrow

A poignant blend of folk traditions and contemporary themes, steeped in Baez's emotive vocal storytelling.

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Come from the Shadows

Joan Baez

Come from the Shadows

A poignant blend of folk storytelling and social consciousness wrapped in Baez's emotive vocals.

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Farewell, Angelina

Joan Baez

Farewell, Angelina

A poignant blend of folk storytelling and emotive vocals, encapsulating the spirit of the 1960s protest movement.

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Ring Them Bells

Joan Baez

Ring Them Bells

A rich tapestry of folk ballads woven with Baez's haunting vocals and poignant storytelling.

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Joan Baez, Vol. 2

Joan Baez

Joan Baez, Vol. 2

A tapestry of traditional folk melodies woven with Baez's haunting, ethereal vocals and heartfelt storytelling.

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Honest Lullaby

Joan Baez

Honest Lullaby

A soothing blend of folk, country, and soft rock, laced with Baez's signature emotive vocals.

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Joan Baez in Concert

Joan Baez

Joan Baez in Concert

A resonant tapestry of folk traditions woven with Baez's emotive vocals and acoustic instrumentation.

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One Day at a Time

Joan Baez

One Day at a Time

A rich tapestry of folk storytelling woven through heartfelt melodies and social consciousness.

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Dark Chords on a Big Guitar

Joan Baez

Dark Chords on a Big Guitar

A poignant blend of folk storytelling and reflective melodies, revealing deep emotional landscapes through Baez's evocative voice.

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Where Are You Now, My Son?

Joan Baez

Where Are You Now, My Son?

A haunting blend of folk melodies and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of longing and reflection.

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Rare, Live & Classic

Joan Baez

Rare, Live & Classic

A tapestry of folk, traditional melodies, and emotive storytelling woven through Baez's iconic voice.

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5

Joan Baez

5

A tapestry of folk traditions woven with Baez's haunting vocals and poignant storytelling.

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Blowin' Away

Joan Baez

Blowin' Away

A reflective blend of folk and soft rock, infused with Baez's emotive vocals and poetic lyricism.

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Noël

Joan Baez

Noël

A serene collection of traditional carols, infused with Baez's poignant vocals and rich folk sensibility.

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From Every Stage

Joan Baez

From Every Stage

A rich tapestry of folk and pop that intertwines Baez's poignant voice with socially conscious themes and heartfelt storytelling.

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Blessed Are...

Joan Baez

Blessed Are...

A vibrant tapestry of folk and country sounds woven with poignant storytelling and social consciousness.

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Diamonds & Rust

Joan Baez

Diamonds & Rust

A poignant blend of folk and rock that reflects on love, loss, and nostalgia with soulful storytelling.

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The First Ten Years

Joan Baez

The First Ten Years

A tapestry of poignant folk melodies interwoven with Baez's striking vocal clarity and emotive storytelling.

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Gracias a la vida – Here's to Life

Joan Baez

Gracias a la vida – Here's to Life

A heartfelt blend of folk and traditional Latin sounds, celebrating life and resilience through poignant storytelling.

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Carry It On

Joan Baez

Carry It On

A tapestry of folk and gospel influences woven with Baez's ethereal voice and poignant storytelling.

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Joan Baez

Joan Baez

Joan Baez

A haunting collection of traditional folk songs delivered with Baez's ethereal voice and poignant storytelling.

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Play Me Backwards

Joan Baez

Play Me Backwards

A reflective blend of folk and contemporary sounds, rich with emotional storytelling and poignant melodies.

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David's Album

Joan Baez

David's Album

A heartfelt blend of folk and traditional sounds, weaving personal narratives with emotional depth.

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For Musicians Only

Dizzy Gillespie

For Musicians Only

A vibrant blend of intricate bebop melodies and Afro-Cuban rhythms showcasing Gillespie's virtuosic trumpet playing.

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