For the Valera family of Santiago, Cuba, music is a family affair. Felix and his wife Carmen Rosa sing, while their sons, Ernesto, Raul Felix and Enrique, share the bongos, acoustic bass and cuatro.

La Familia Valera Miranda hasn't been stateside since 2001, but the musicians from Santiago de Cuba are currently on tour. Lucky for us naranjeros, they will make a stop in Santa Ana along the way!

For Chicagoans, the chance to hear La Familia Valera Miranda (the Valera Miranda Family) on Saturday night was a rare opportunity to catch one of the great traditional Cuban son groups. Victor Parra’s ...

Son cubano is one of the most popular musical styles in Cuba and Kiki Valera is one of its foremost exponents. Over the last century, this style of traditional Cuban music has contributed to many ...