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Conjunto Guantanamo Salsa Band from New York City, NY

Will travel up to 50 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 5 Reviews
  • 5 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2019
  • 3 Awards & Badges
  • Accepts Online Payment
  • Starting at $1,200 per event

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'… Afro-Cuban Ensemble Conjunto Guantánamo [explore] the rhythms of son montuno, cha-cha-cha, mambo and rumba with contemporary energy…' – Jane Levere, Forbes Conjunto Guantánamo's soulful sound is layered with authentic Cuban swing and sophisticated influences like “El Barbaro" Benny More, Arsenio Rodriguez, Roberto Faz, and Miguelito Cuní. Playing authentic traditional Afro-Cuban rhythms like Son Montuno, Cha-Cha-Cha, Mambo, and Rumba with contemporary energy, their performances sometimes transition into extended experimental descargas -- a type of Afro-Cuban improvisational jam session -- using musical motifs straight from the streets of Havana and Matanzas, combined with the very spirit of New York City. The band inspires thousands of New Yorkers and international fans alike to swivel their hips in the name of Latin passion. Since Conjunto Guantánamo was founded in 2003, they've been highly visible on the NYC nightlife scene, performing concerts at festivals, dance parties, events, and venues as diverse as • North Carolina Folk Festival • Richmond Folk Festival • Lowell Folk Festival • Lincoln Center’s Boro-Linc: La Casita • Louis Armstrong House Museum’s What a Wonderful World 50th Anniversary Festival • Flushing Town Hall • The Museum of Modern Art • The Gantries summer series • Performance at Langston Hughes Auditorium • The Schomberg Center, First Fridays - Afro Cuban edition The band have also recently enjoyed the support of WPKN, WFMU, and WVST in the U.S and Celtica Radio in the U.K. and was recently ranked  Number 6 on ReverbNation's Latin Music category for their previous single 'Y Yo Ganga'. Founder Ulises Beato (director, conga, vocals) along with José Pepito Gomez (vocals, guitar, tres), Carlos Mena (bass, Vocals), Ittetsu Nasuda (piano), Oscar Oñoz (trumpet), and Hector Torres (bongo) are the celebrated musicians who create this unique sound. You can find Conjunto Guantánamo at select venues around New York City and the Tri-State area just about every week, just check their show calendar on their Official Home Page. 'New York City's Conjunto Guantánamo… celebrates Cuban folklore as the spirit breathing life into its sound.' – The Lowell Sun 'We want to say a special thank you to the [director] of the band called, “Conjunto Guantánamo,” playing three songs to Dr. Castro our Founder and CEO. The band has an awesome sound and the only thing we could do was dance to the Cuban music.' – Michael W., Aurora International, LLC “Conjunto Guantánamo strike an impressive balance between yesterday and today” – El Chino, Solar Latin Club They're Great! 'Saw them perform at Lefrak City Queens Library [and] Queens Central Library. I'm a definite fan! These guys are great!' – Karen O., fan 'Conjunto Guantánamo lives and moves within a fluid world between the past, present and future, bringing together people, sounds, and memories …their effortless and heartfelt forays are supported… [by] an innate, classic style of days gone by. I am moved and drawn into their world to experience a moment and place that is timeless and nameless.' – Nova Clutch Culture Space Blog

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Review by Caroline M.

Community EventReviewed on August 7, 2023From New York City, NY

Review by Jen S.

Birthday Party (Adult)Reviewed on June 4, 2023From Croton on Hudson, NY

Fantastic, fun and all around amazing. Beautiful music!

Review by Quinn O.

FestivalReviewed on September 30, 2022From Sunnyside, NY

We chose to have Conjunto Guantánamo headline our international music festival in Sunnyside Queens. They were a warm and friendly presence on stage. The vibes were warm but they burned bright. They kept the audience dancing throughout the performance. They also brought people to our festival hat would not have know about it otherwise. The arrangements made through Ulises went smoothly. He’s a quality operator and made a lot of effort to be sure everything was in order before the show. We hope to have them back again next year. Thanks guys!

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  • Y Yo Gangá | Conjunto Guantánamo
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Past Events

August 3, 2023 • Community Event
Thu6:30 PM - 7:30 PM New York City, NY
May 20, 2023 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sat6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Croton on Hudson, NY
December 18, 2022 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sun7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Bronx, NY
September 28, 2022 • Corporate Function
Wed5:30 PM - 6:15 PM New York City, NY
September 17, 2022 • Festival
Sat6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunnyside, NY

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