Singer-songwriter and guitarist Manuel Monestel founded Afro-Latin band Cantoamerica. Their music is influenced by Cuban son, salsa and calypso. In fact, the group calls it: calypso-salsa.
Their lyrics are given additional spice when interpreted by band leader Manuel Monestel in the local ‘creole’ language of Mecatelio.
Discography:
Seguirá el Amor (Kaiso Music, 1982)
Haciendo el Día (Nord/Sud Records, 1985)
Cantoamérica (1986)
Buscando esa Bella Flor (Kaiso Music, 1988)
Canto de la Tierra (Kaiso Music, 1990)
Por la Calles de la Vida (Kaiso Music, 1995)
Aribarumba (Kaiso Music, 1997)
Calypsonians (Kaiso Music, 1999)
Palale Pot (Kaiso Music, 2002)
Vamos Cantoamérica (DYM, 2003)
Cantoamérica, 25 Años (Kaiso Music, 2006)
Vientos del Caribe (Papaya Music, 2007)
Vuela otra vez (2015)
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.
