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82294 LA MÚ SICA DE CUBA VOLUME IV "Alma Cubana" BOBBY JIMÉNEZ, vocal, BIBIANA BORROTO, guitar Selections by Portillo de la Luz, Porcel, Perdomo, Garay, Corona, Simons, Grenet, Valdés, Carrillo, Sánchez de Fuentes, Ankermann, Alen, Lecuona, and Fornaris INTRODUCING THE ARTISTS:
The name of Bobby Jiménez is forever linked with the great traditions of classic
popular Cuban songs. Throughout his long and successful career, Bobby has
demonstrated his versatility and gift for communicating in English, French, Italian,
and Portuguese, the most beautiful musical creations of these countries. However, it
is his direct link to, and admiration for, the great composers of his native Cuba
which have enabled him to interpret an extensive repertoire of Cuban music
encompassing many styles and many decades.
Born in Havana, Cuba, Bibiana Borroto began guitar lessons at the age of eight. Her
father's support was instrumental to her acceptance at Havana's Municipal Music
Conservatory Alejandro Garcia Caturla. She continued her music studies at
Havana's national School of Music, participating in guitar and chorus competitions
and concerts. Under the tutelage of maestro Victor Pellegrini, she graduated with
Music and Classical Guitar degrees from Havana's Superior Institute of Art.
On numerous occasions she has performed in international guitar festivals. She
has participated in master classes with maestros Ichiro Suzuki, Costas Cotsiolis, Leo
Brower and Rey Guerra among others. She has appeared in concert as a duo with
classical guitarist Luis Manuel Molina.
Ms. Borroto emigrated to the United States in 1988, settling in Miami where she also
received master classes from virtuoso guitarist Manuel Barreuco at Florida
International University. Together with Bobby Jiménez, she has appeared as a guest
artist at the State department and also as a featured artist during the celebration of
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