Created in 1945 by the legendary tres player, Chito Latamblet, Grupo Changüí de Guantánamo, a group of five musicians and two dancers, have maintained the changuisera tradition. Under the leadership of bongosero Fisto Cobas, they perform throughout Cuba and have become international ambassadors of Changüí.
In 1989, they participated alongside Compay Segundo and Cuarteto Patria at the Smithsonian festival in Washington.
Discography:
La Rumba Está Buena (Discom, 2001)
Bongo de Monte (Egrem, 2002)
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.
Tengo el privilegio de ser el esposo de la hija mas chiquita del bailarin pachin como cariñosamente le llamaban a mi suegro