Introduction

Juan De Marcos González, the Quincy Jones of Cuba, has a mission to show the world the wealth, diversity and vitality of Cuban music. His work with the Afro-Cuban All Stars*, Buena Vista Social Club, Ruben González, Ibrahim Ferrer, Sierra Maestra and others has made an extraordinary contribution to raising the profile of Cuban music throughout the world.

* This all-star group is the dream of bandleader and arranger Juan De Marcos González, the unsung hero, arranger and co-founder of the 'Buena Vista Social Club' and former leader of Cuba's premier son band SIERRA MAESTRA.