Cuban Son at Mexico’s Cervantino Festival

Pancho-amat(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – Cuban son musician Pancho Amat and his “Cabildo del Son” musical band successfully performed at the Esperanza Iris Theater in Tabasco, Mexico, in the International Cervantino Festival held in that city. The Mexican media widely covered their performance in a program inspired by Cuban son, widely enjoyed in the event permeated with good feelings, good compositions and the show by great tres player Pancho Amat. The concert night opened with the song “Ajiaco,” with Amat demonstrating his talent to play the musical instrument on which he is considered the world’s best. “Cabildo del Sol” is comprised by lead singer William Borrego, trumpet player Francisco Padron, guitarist Dayron Ortega, percussionist Gilberto Noriega and bass player Jose Amat.

Author: Angel Romero

Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.

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