Tradicionales de los 50 history

Founder of the Cuban music project Tradicionales de los 50.

The “Show Woman from Cuba”, “Juana la Cubana”, is some of the names that have deserved this spectacular artist. With a peculiar way to tackle the Cuban music and today a vivid legend and exceptional witness of the bohemian Havana woman of the 50s and 60s, we’re pleased to have her as a star in our project. She’s shared scenarios with the greatest and biggest of the music worldwide, she’s taken her art on the scenarios of different countries. Her charm and Cuban mischievously way are simply matchless.

Recognized in all Cuba and overseas because of his successful work as a composer in the 60 and 70 decades. All Cuban singers of success of those years sang his songs, which immediately became hits on the musical lists. Also well-known bands like Manolito Simonet and Issac Delgado have sung his songs. He forayed into singing successfully, work that he’s kept today.

Holder of a beautiful voice, made to the Cuban song and the bolero. It’s an obliged presence according to event dedicated to this form is made worldwide and he’s recognized as “La voz de Oro” (The Golden voice). He’s made himself, old songs of this form of his own, like the immortal “Dos Gardenias”.

An indispensable figure in the night shows and cabarets of the restless Havana of the 60´s. He keeps his vocal qualities magnificent and has a very extensive repertoire.

Recognized singing teacher and valuable interpreter of many genres of Cuban music.

Rolando Montero “El Muso”, of a wide register and vocal skills. Very elegant when he sings the Cuban rhythms, pure “sonero man”, he has shared scenarios with renowned Latin artists, such as Andy Montañez, Gilberto Santa Rosa, among others.

With a beautiful tenor voice, this young talent has taken his art through important stages of the Cuban capital and has intervened in numerous cultural projects.

Sympathy and charisma in a man who has made the guaracha genre his greatest triumph. His presence is a guarantee of dance and fun in the purest Cuban style.

With the same grace as in his funny improvisations, defends the Cuban musical legacy, singing excellent dancing songs with a peculiar style.

Has taken her art in so demanding festivals like San Remo and she has collaborated with prominent artists as Chucho Valdés. Her deep upper register is very attractive when sings guarachas and son songs.

Very well known for his work with different bands of first line, like Pacho Alonso’s. With a lot of “angel” and charisma for the audience, he’s defined as a guarachero par excellence.

Was known as a winner of the demanding television contest “Todo el mundo canta” (“Everybody sings”) and from then on he’s been of a usual presence in TV shows, concerts, festivals and international tours. He turns to be of a wide repertoire when he sings so easily romantic songs as dancing ones as well.

Her voice has gone through the most demanding scenarios of Havana nights and also as a guest in several countries. She has an enviable versatility and a special gift for dancing, that night after night she tests on our scenarios.

Her “son” politeness is proverbial; it’s a nice experience to see her on stage with her harmonic enrollment and self-confidence.

Percussionist and tenor. One of the greatest Cuban voices, finalist of so demanding festivals like Tokyo and Dresden. He has some CDs produced and a huge repertoire. His presence is common in different television and radio programs.

Singer winner of the TV talent show, “Todo el mundo canta”, in the second edition in 1981. He is owner of a power and richful voice, with bass notes. His performances are spotless when singing popular genres such as guarachas and sones.

Also contestant of “Todo el Mundo Canta”. She has a very harmonious voice and “sonero” charm.

To his well-pitched voice, he joins the master of his performances on the piano, that it turus out the perfect complement to see him sing unforgettable songs of the Cuban and Latin America songbook.

Has developed his work as a professional trumpet player since 1995. Member of the Cuban Radio and Television Orchestra, he was selected to be part of the projects like the Afrocuban All Stars where he was for 4 years as the first trumpet player. He’s travelled the world and he is praised for having worked with musicians like Chick Corea and Wynton Marsalis. He also participated in CDs with Ibrahím Ferrer and the Buena Vista Social Club project.

Virtuous of the tres. He’s one the most well-known and acclaimed popular Cuban music guitar players overseas. He was one of the founders of the legendary group “Sierra Maestra”, which work cleared the way to projects that came after like Buena Vista Social Club. He’s been a Grammy nominee for several times.

Excellent bass player, he was a member of famous groups like “Adalberto y su Son”, until the foundation of his own band, “Son Candela”. He is commonly guest musician of different records made by well known Cuban artists.

Popular presenter of the Cuban television. His work is common in some star programs domestically and overseas.

Virtuous of the elegant dance, of course they give colours and pass on the people who go to the show with their charm of dancing.

Founded as a septet in Matanzas city in 1927 by the brothers Juan, Eliseo and Carlos Díaz, settling down in Havana at the beginning of the 30s. At the beginning of the 50s the band had the special collaboration of the renowned Cuban artist Celia Cruz.

Born in Santiago de Cuba, this 44-year-old composer lives now in the capital. Bachelor of Music Education and singer, is a composer and has presented her creations in demanding national competitions. It has a vibrant voice and addresses danceable genres with confidence and ease.

Woman of character, her singing posture imposes on the boards. She has a deep voice, well directed, as a seal. Her singing label was imposed since she won one of the most prestigious talent shows in Cuba, “Todo el mundo canta “(Everybody Sings).