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Telmary Díaz Demands That You Listen

By Ray Suen

Vocal pyrotechnics - and a whole lot more - from one of Cuba's most influential MCs.

This article is part of AQ's debut culture supplement, Cultura. To see the rest of the issue, click here

The worldwide influence of Cuban rhythms such as son and rumba can make it easy to overlook how music continues to evolve
on the island itself. Telmary Díaz’s 2013 sophomore release, Libre, is a showcase for this evolution. Laced with a revolutionary fire that never wavers, Libre spans a wide range of deliveries and musical styles, with Díaz moving back and forth between spoken word,...

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