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Estrellas
Cubanas |
We are honoured to be studying with one
of Havanas foremost Charanga groups.
Estrellas Cubanas was formed in the 1950’s by the
prestigious musician and composer Felix Reina .
The band are famous for Danzon tunes like ’Angoa’
, ‘El Niche’ and ‘Bella Union de Trinidad’
as well as Bolero ‘Si te Contara’.
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Estrellas Cubanas is now in the capable hands of flautist
Rene Orlando Beltran Borell, who continues to bring to
music lovers traditional Cuban popular styles such as
Son, Cha-Cha-Cha and Guaracha, which with the sweet flavour
of the violins gives you the typical style of Cuban Charanga. |
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Their ample and varied repertoire is also enriched
by the Trova tradition as well as experiments with Afro
Cuban melodies for deities known as ‘Orishas’.These
pieces feature on their c.d. ‘Violins para Ochun’
also featuring flautist Richard Egues from Orquesta Aragon.
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The band comprises flute, 4 violins,
electric bass guitar, congas, timbales and three singers.
Their line up currently also includes pianist Marcos Duanis
Jorrin, son of the famous band leader from 40’s
and 50’s Enrique Jorrin.
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As well as playing all the major venues around Cuba Estrellas
Cubanas have also travelled extensively outside Cuba including
U.S.A., Mexico and Europe.
They have also undertaken t.v. and radio work in Canada,
Columbia, France and Jamaica.
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‘Charanga’ is the name for a particular line up
that originated in Cuba in the early part of the 20th century.
This line up includes violins, flute, piano, bass, congas, timbales,
guiro and vocals and was initially known for playing styles
such as the ‘Danzon, Cha-Cha-Cha, Mambo and Pachanga.
Famous Charanga bands include ‘Orquesta Aragon’,
Orquesta America’ and ‘Orchesta Broadway’.
For more info check out the articles page of ‘Charanga
Del Norte’s web-site.
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