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Kiki Valera's personal story is one that has every interesting element in it. The son of a Cuban music teacher with a musical family, Kiki began world touring at an early age with his dad's ensemble. His family recorded and became Cuba's official musical ambassadors to the world in 1982. As a young musician, Kiki listened intently to the cassettes of Wes Montgomery and others which had to be smuggled into Cuba in those early days of his musical life. Kiki decided to play the CUATRO after mastering other foundational Cuban folk instruments and also attending college as an electrical engineering student.
Kiki's new album began when he came to the US in 2013 and contacted his childhood friend and collaborator Coco Freeman, a vocalist."Vivencias en Clave Cubana" is Kiki's Grammy submitted solo project for consideration in the Tropical Latin Category for the 2020 Grammy Awards.
In this candid interview with Rob Mullins, Kiki shares stories about his amazing life and his philosophy about life and music.
Kiki Valera website:\xa0 https://www.kikivalera.com
Kiki at Bandcamp:\xa0 https://kikivalera.bandcamp.com/releases
Kiki on Facebook:\xa0 https://www.facebook.com/kikivalerasoncubano
Kiki on YouTube:\xa0 https://www.youtube.com/user/valeramirandafamily
Rob Mullins is a Grammy nominated composer, show host, public figure, and internet marketing specialist. His rise to international fame began with his Soulscape album in 1985 and he has never looked back now having recorded 39 solo albums as a leader as well as touring with Bruce Willis, The Crusaders, The China Club All Stars, and other groups.
Rob's Website:\xa0 http://planetmullins.com
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