Live In Havana

Directed by the legendary tres player, Pancho Amat. Founding member of Manguare, which would become one of the leading ensembles within the nueva trova movement. Winner of the National Critics' Award at Cubadisco in 1995 and Best Traditional Music Album Award Cubadisco 2002, and winner of the National Music Award in2010. Amat worked with Oscar D'Leon, Pablo Milanes, Ry Cooder, Silvio Rodriguez, Omara Portuondo and many more.Estrellas de Buena Vista was formed to continue the tradition of Buena Vista Social Club. The band features 16 musicians, including 8 original members of the Buena Vista Social Club. The singers Carlos Calunga and Lazaro Villa are from the new generation, and sparks a fresh energy to the Cuban evergreens.The repertoire will recall the golden age of Cuban music, fusing traditional rhythms and songs with contemporary influences. When the group performs in Cuba, the theatres are full of loving enthusiastic audiences, as can be heard on this live recording. And exactly to transmit this authentic Cuban feeling, the band decided to record one of their shows last year.For this album the band invited special guests, the singers Alain Perez and Mayito Rivera. The group has gained national and international recognition for its virtuosity and for transmitting the joy and vibrant spirit of Cuban music, transporting the listeners to the warmth and contagious rhythm of the island. LIVE IN HAVANA presents classical songs in authentic relation to the live audience.