Carlito Buey

by Rosendo Diaz Cuellar and Elio Revé

"Carlito Buey" A classical changui with acoustic guitar in it's original and pure form.

For almost half a century Orquesta Reve ? later known as El Charangon ? has been among Cuba's best-loved and most influential bands. Since founder Elio Reve's tragic death in 1997, his son Elio Jr. has kept the tradition alive. He has boldly forged his own direction with a traditional but contemporary take on the irresistible Afro-Cuban sounds of changui and timba.

Albums

Buena Vista Special

Buena Vista Special

The Buena Vista Social Club was a members club in Havana, Cuba that held dances and musical activities, becoming a popular location for musicians to meet and play during the 1940s. In the 1990s, nearly 50 years after the club was closed, it inspired a recording made by Cuban musician Juan de Marcos more…

Artist: Compilation

Cafe Cantante - 12am

Cafe Cantante - 12am

Spend an evening on a musical journey through Latin America and travel from the cool high Andes to the low hot tropics. 12am reaches the night's climax with an intense hot salsa whisking you off your feet to the vibrant beats of the low tropics. Spend an evening on a musical journey through Latin Am more…

Artist: Compilation

Lo Mejor De La Musica Cubana

Lo Mejor De La Musica Cubana

This is a compilation of some of Cuban best known contemporary artists to include all genres of Cuban Music. Among them Candido Fabre, Elio Reve, Son 14.

Artist: Compilation

Featured Artist

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Other Information

Writer:
Jose Valladares
Publisher:
Unknown (Awaiting update)
Genres:
Changui, Salsa, Timba and Cuban Salsa
Instruments:
Piano, Bongos/Congas, Double Bass, Tres, Trumpet, Saxophone, Vocals, Keyboard, Guiro, Trombones, Percussion and Maracas
Region:
Cuba
Arrangement:
Group
Tempo:
Medium