Los Van Van
Los Van Van
- Artist
- Los Van Van
- Label
- Rada & Pfive Entertaiment Mexico
- Catalog number
- 317137
- Released
- 2014
- Country
- Mexico
- Format
- Compilation
What’s on it
Los Van Van has 14 tracks.
- 1Guararey de pastora
- 2El Baile del buey cansado
- 3Que se sepa - Participa Omara Portuondo
- 4La Habana no aguanta mas
- 5Dale calabaza
- 6Al fin creo en el amor - Participa Elena Burke
- 7Eso que anda
- 8La Habana si
- 9Llegue por San Antonio de los baños - Participa Silvio Rodriguez
- 10La titimania
- 11El negro no tiene na
- 12Decimas para mi abuelo - Participa Silvio Rodríguez
- 13Tranquilo mota
- 14Aquí el que baila gana
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Where it came from
Los Van Van, known as the 'Rolling Stones of Cuba,' released this self-titled collection in 2014 under the Rada & Pfive Entertainment label. Formed by bassist Juan Formell in 1969, the group pioneered the 'songo' rhythm, a sophisticated fusion of son cubano, jazz, and funk that fundamentally reshaped the landscape of contemporary Cuban dance music. This release serves as a bridge for the band, marking a period of transition and consolidation as they continued to navigate the international music market while maintaining their status as a vital cultural institution in Havana.
The album reflects the band's signature orchestral approach, characterized by a potent mix of electric violins, trombones, and syncopated percussion that demands movement. Throughout the 2010s, Los Van Van maintained their reputation for intricate arrangements that balanced complex harmonic structures with the rhythmic accessibility required for the dance floor. This specific iteration in their vast discography highlights the group’s enduring capability to synthesize traditional Cuban roots with modern production sensibilities, receiving appreciative recognition from aficionados of Afro-Cuban jazz and salsa alike.
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