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" Afro-Cuban Ensemble Conjunto Guantánamo [explore] the rhythms of son montuno, cha-cha-cha, mambo and rumba with contemporary energy…"
– Jane Levere, Forbes
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Hola [FIRSTNAME],
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 and sultry, dynamic vocals positively scorch in a variety of traditional compositions inspiring fans everywhere to swivel their hips in the name of Latin passion.
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Current Lineup
CG initially evolved several times, in terms of personnel, until around 2009 when Jose Pepito Gomez joined the band to fill in during a local gig. Pepito who had recently arrived to NYC from Cuba was a well know exponent of the Timba world and was lead singer in a handfull of some of the most prominent bands in Cuba at the time, predominantly Pupi Y Los que Son Son. It was back then that Ulises and Pepito agreed to work together and Pepito became the official lead singer of CG.
A bit later after some further turnover in the roster, CG were joined by percussionist Mauricio Herrera on bongó, bassist Carlos Mena and and trumpeter Oscar Oñoz all of whom have been with the band ever since. In 2016 the ensemble was also joined by Ittetsu Nasuda on the Piano. Along with Ulises' vision of having an authentic Afro-Cuban son ensamble in NYC, the sextet had matured into what has become a real international tour de force in the genre of traditional Afro-Cuban "son" music.
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Discography
See and hear their current discography below (on Nganga Records)
Conjunto Guantánamo have also just announced a highly anticipated new album titled "Moviendo Los Caracoles" coming out this 2018 holiday season. More details soon and the first hot single will be available after October 4, 2018, Stay tuned!
Take a look now and... don't forget your dance shoes!
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Copyright ©2018, Nganga Records, LLC and Conjunto Guantanamo, All rights reserved.
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