Los Muñequitos de Matanzas

After almost a about half century as you of Cuba’s most widely used rhumba bands, los Munequitos De Matanzas have already been gradually making their presence sensed in THE UNITED STATES. Tours of america in 1992, 1996, 1998, and 1999 established the group as you of Cuba’s finest exports. A thrilling troupe of dancers, drummers, and vocalists, los Munequintos De Matanzas had been conceived by youthful musicians who started beating a tempo on meals and containers while hearing a tune by Arsenio Rodriguez within a club in Barrio Marina, Matanzas, Cuba. The group continues to be rooted within the Abakwa (Efik/Efo) customs of Africa. Los Munequintos De Matanzas are led by general movie director, dancer, and guagua participant Diosdado Ramos Cruz and musical movie director; composer; and quinto, cajon, Iya bata, and percussion participant Jesus Alfonso Miro.