Current bandleader, music director, promoter and lead vocalist of 16-piece band Charanga Habanera, David Calzado has played an essential role in the evolution of modern Cuban music.
Azucar Negra is a Cuban group, well known for their Timba compositions written by band member and leader Leonel Limonta, a gifted songwriter who has contributed hits for Issac Delgado, Bamboleo, and Paulito FG among others.
Irakere is a Grammy Award winning Cuban ensemble founded by the pianist Chucho Valdés in 1973. They are known for their unique sound by using a wide range of percussion instruments.