Cuban pianist Chucho Valdes (L) and Spanish singer Concha Buika (R) perfom on stage during the 23rd Castell de Peralada Festival in Peralada, Catalonia, Spain, late on 01 August 2009.

Cuban pianist Chucho Valdes (R) introduces on stage his new Afro-Cuban band 'Akokan Ire' in Havana, Cuba, 12 February 2009, during the opening of the Jazz Plaza Festival 2009