Toni Basanta – Cuba-Born Jazz Advocate & Radio Host on the Legacy of Count Basie
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we shine a spotlight on Cuba-born, Vermont-based Jazz Historian, World Music Expert, and Radio/TV Host Toni Basanta. A passionate voice for global music, Toni has been on a mission to bridge cultures through sound since his arrival in Vermont in 2006. As the vibrant host of The Cuban Bridge on WWPV 92.5 FM “The Mike”, he introduces listeners to the rich intersections of jazz, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and world music every Sunday from 12:00–3:00 p.m.
A longtime Count Basie aficionado, Toni shares vivid stories from his…
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