Que Suene La Timba - What is timba?

People often ask me what is timba?  So here is a fresh perspective from the mouths of the musicians themselves from the Team Cuba documentary.

Soulful timba - A new timba group without a name

A new timba group out of Stockholm, Sweden:




"Under the direction of 21-year old pianist Jonas Pomo and with the lovely Cecilia Ferrer on lead vocals, they are bringing timba fans a soulful timba."

                          Timberamayer from salsaforums



And in the process this group is broadening the appeal of timba...  You can hear a sample song at http://soundcloud.com/jonas-pomo

Chewy Milk Toffee - This is not fudge!

Ingredients: 2 12 oz cans of sweetened condensed milk, 4 tbsps of unsalted butter, 1.5 cups of sugar, color/flavors to taste

On high heat stir the condensed milk, butter and sugar continually.  (Add whatever flavors/colors you desire.)It should be hot enough that it is bubbling without boiling. I use a wooden spatula for stirring. As time passes the mixture thickens, and you start to see the pan bottom as you stir.  When the mixture slowly spreads out after being pushed to one side it is ready for spreading.  Periodicaly check for how chewy it is by putting a little on a teaspoon and cooling in the freezer.

Spread out mixture on buttered surface, spread with buttered rolling pin and then score and cut into squares while still warm.