Get ready to dance and groove to the Afro-Cuban beats of Conjunto Guantánamo's latest single, "Rumba Guajira". This dynamic and energetic new track is sure to get you moving with its passionate and soulful melodies.

 “… Afro-Cuban Ensemble Conjunto Guantánamo [explore] the rhythms of son montuno, cha-cha-cha, mambo and rumba with contemporary energy,” says Jane Levere, Forbes

“It’s been one of my favorite tunes in our repertoire ever since we started playing it live several years back,” says percussionist Ulises Beato who’s the leader of Conjunto Guantanamo. He adds, “I’m so excited that this is our next single. Every time we play it, it feels really great to share this song with our audiences and see the reaction it gets.”

Fusing the rhythms of this ‘Son Montuno,’ with their contemporary energy, Conjunto Guantánamo takes this classic 1950's track originally written by Arsenio Rodriguez and gives it a fresh twist. The harmonies of the backup singers and Pepito Gomez's powerful lead vocals join the bright, sultry tones of the trumpet with the bass and piano intertwining their own grooves around the polyrhythms of the tumbadora and bongo drums. The whole song is given a steady beat, by Pepito's tres guitar and the hypnotic rhythm of the guiro, creating a steam locomotive-like drive that beckons us to dance.

Afro-Cuban ‘Son’, the genre of Conjunto Guantánamo's music, is known for its exotic fusion of African and Cuban rhythms with those of Spain. This genre eventually gave rise to the popular genre of salsa, making "Rumba Guajira" a must-listen for both newcomers and aficionados of the style.

Rumba Guajira

Rumba Guajira(Son)

Afro-Cuban ensemble Conjunto Guantánamo is excited to announce the release of their latest single, ‘Tal Vez,’ which is set to be released on May 10, 2023, on Nganga Records. This seductive and sultry love ballad is in the style of a traditional 'guajira-son' and features a series of dynamic chord changes that take listeners on a passionate and unexpected journey through its hypnotic and sexy rhythms.

“… Afro-Cuban Ensemble Conjunto Guantánamo [explore] the rhythms of son montuno, cha-cha-cha, mambo and rumba with contemporary energy,” —Jane Levere, Forbes

The track begins with the steady rhythmic guitar playing of two-time Grammy nominee Pepito Gomez, who combines his strumming with precise, intricate flamenco-like fingerpicking. The song showcases a complex series of chord progressions and exotic melodies arranged by the group's bassist, Carlos Mena. The soulful harmonies of the backup singers and the powerful lead vocals of Pepito Gomez join the deep, sultry tones of the trumpet, while the bass, piano, and organ interweave their own grooves around the steady locomotive-like beat of the 'tumbadora,' bongo drum, and 'güiro.'

Afro-Cuban music is known for its eclectic fusion of West African rhythms with those of Spain, and Conjunto Guantánamo explores these rhythms with the contemporary urban energy of New York City, where the band is based.

Listeners can find ‘Tal Vez’ on all music platforms starting May 10, 2023. Make sure you don't miss out on this sensual and rhythmic track, which is sure to be a hit with music lovers of all kinds.

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Tal Vez

CONJUNTO GUANTANAMO - TAL VEZ

Loma de Belén

Our debut CD. Energetic traditional Cuban dance numbers guaranteed to rock your socks off!

Pop these tracks into your playlists now and let them make you shake your booty.

The sizzling ambassadors of Cuban folklore, Conjunto Guantanamo's debut EP is sure to put them on track to being YOUR favorite Latin band! Join Pepito Gomez, Ulises Beato, Carlos Mena, Angelito Diaz, Mauricio Herrera Oscar Oñoz and friends and swing it Afro-Cuban style with these festive, fun traditional tracks.
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Nganga Records

Y Yo Ganga (Rudy Calzado) son

Conjunto Guantánamo - Ambassadors of Cuban Folklore℠ - have arrived with a freshly interpreted, classic Afro-Cuban sound. Lively percussion, pounding syncopated bass lines, exotic trumpet melodies, uninhibited improvisation and the sultry, dynamic lead vocal of Pepito Gomez positively scorch in a variety of vintage and original compositions. With a soulful sound is layered with authentic Cuban swing and sophisticated influences, their performances sometimes transition into extended experimental Afro-Cuban improvisational jam sessions.
The band inspires thousands of New Yorkers and international fans alike to swivel their hips in the name of Latin passion. Since Conjunto Guantánamo, the ambassadors of Cuban folklore, was founded in 2003, they’ve become highly visible on the NYC nightlife scene, performing at festivals, dance parties, events and venues as diverse as
	▪	Lincoln Center’s Boro-Linc: La Casita
	▪	What a Wonderfull World 50th Anniversary Festival in conjunction with Louis Armstrong House Museum
	▪	The Gantries summer series
	▪	Lowell Folk Festival
	▪	The Museum of Modern Art

Founder Ulises Beato (director, conga, vocals) along with José Pepito Gomez (vocals, guitar, tres), Carlos Mena (bass, Vocals), Ittetsu Nasuda (piano), Oscar Oñoz (trumpet) and Mauricio Herrera (bongo) are the celebrated musicians who create this unique sound. 
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Y Yo Ganga (Rudy Calzado) son

Conjunto Guantánamo

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