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Javier García
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As a singer, composer, arranger, producer, and player of multiple instruments, musical artist Javier Garcia can be said to do it all. Born in Spain to an Irish mother and Cuban father, Garcia has been described as a “musical mutt” whose work fuses a myriad of genres.

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Javier García - EPK - Part 1

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Argentina, Spain

We’ve all heard of the bolero, which has its modern roots in nineteenth century Santiago de Cuba (even though we might not be able to hum one on cue). But what about the cuartetazo? Born in Córdoba, Argentina, and derived from Spanish and Italian dances, the name is derived from the fact that the earliest players were invariably four-piece bands. The rhythm is similar to merengue.

Javier García - EPK - Part 2

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Argentina, Spain

¿Quién es Javier García? With his producer (and two-time Academy Award winner) Gustavo Santaolalla, Javier Garcia talks about his roots and influences. Also, we learn about some noted musicians who contributed to the album 13, including the great trumpet player, Arturo Sandoval.

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