5~Herencia

Conductor, a true multifaceted composer, singer, guitar and bass player, music arranger, producer, professor and to rap this up, one of the most complete musicians of his generation. Winner of many international and national awards had performed in countries such as Japan, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, Slovakia, Germany, Uruguay, Chile, Canada, Mali, Canada, Hungry as a musical director of the world-famous Cuban show Tropicana and as a musical director for various famous Cuban singers, orchestras and musical groups aside from presentations in various relevant international festivals.  Invited by York University in Toronto, Canada, he gave conferences about the Bata Drums, Afro Cuban music and Yoruba language and invited by the director of the Nathaniel Dett Chorale, Brainerd Blyden Taylor, composed a theme for the Chorale. Guillermo a is a musical phenomenon at large.  

 Baptized by the New York Times as “The Golden Voice of Cuba”, Ms. Fragoso is a singer, pianist, composer, choral director, music arranger and she is armed with a warm and profound voice, perfect tuning, and exquisite diction. Winner of many international and national awards has recorded more than 40 albums, some of them with original themes from his brother Guillermo Fragoso and shared stage with famous orchestras, singers and composer from several countries. “The Golden Voice of Cuba” is currently residing and performing in Mexico.  

One could say he was raised between “arpeggios and harmony”. As a son of Guillermo Fragoso and Meylin Diaz, music is embedded in his DNA. He was inclined to the study of guitar and acoustic bass until later on, and to the surprise of  the family legion, he stumbled upon the piano and hence the start of his romance. Piano player, multifaceted composer, (his music has been the soundtrack in more than one feature film), actor, (starring role in two films), producer, recording musician and the best mixer one could ever have to deliver the perfect sound for the good music lovers enjoyment.  Michelle performances and recordings extend to several countries such as Peru, Turkey, Brazil, Armenia, Mexico, Colombia and USA to mention some. 

A self-taught professional by excellence. With no formal education, he learned to play the bass and the guitar. The results have been spectacular. Nestor has been navigating the musical world for over 30 years. He  is a composer, music arranger, producer, had collaborated in 80 albums, has two Cubadisco awards, and 2 Grammy nominations. Nestor performances extend to countries such Brazil, Holland, Switzerland, England, Colombia, Canada, Mexico and USA in individual performances and is various international festivals. .

When talking about excellence one must mention Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez. “El Negro” is on his own a live musical legend. His fame as a drummer and percussionist goes back to his collaborations with international renown musicians. Horacio is a multiple Grammy Award musician. On July of 2010 he was awarded the Honorary Doctorate of Music by Berkley College of Music. Undoubtedly a genius who can coordinate supernaturally Latin jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms.

 Just like Julio Guerra, Barbaro (Cuquito), Valdez, is a percussionist specialized in Cuban and Afro-Cuban music. Whether he uses the conga (tumbadora), or the bata drums, Valdez manages to make magic with either instrument. He has been a member of the National Folkloric Group and a key member of the Tropicana Cabaret Orchestra during international tours. He is also a percussionist professor of Cuban and Afro-Cuban percussion.  

Graduated of the Amadeo Roldan Conservatory, has conducted the vocal section of the Modern Cuban Music Orchestra, and her music direction has attracted the attention of international singers. She has also been the vocal director of the world famous Cabaret Tropicana Orchestra with whom she had toured nationally and internationally. She has been the director of the Cabaret Tropicana Jazz Band and repertorist. She is a master at the keyboard and her training in tuning voices has earned her acclaim.  

Saxophonist, clarinetist, and flutist, a graduated of the National School of Art. He started his professional career teaching clarinet classes. In 1978 he joins the Cuban Modern Music Orchestra. Had played with several international and national well known Cuban groups and musicians. Zalva had toured playing and giving workshops is countries such as Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, France, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, USA and England. Among his accomplishments are numerous CD awards and nominations. He is the author of three (3) books on popular Cuban music and techniques for playing saxophones. 

A mid-level graduated of the Guillermo Music School, in Cuba, specializing in trumpet and flusting.  He has received honorary mentions In contest like the “JoJazz” and Jazz Festival of Barbados among others, shared stage with national and international well-known musicians, nominated for the Latin Grammys Awards for his contributions in musical arrangements, compositions and performances, performs in countries such as Barbados, France, Mexico, USA, Colombia, Dominica, Venezuela, England, Japan and Spain.