“Cuban Nights”

A COLUMBIA ARTISTS PRODUCTION
Andrew S. Grossman, Producer
Direct from Havana, Cuba
Under the Auspices of the Ministry of Culture
The Asere Friendship Tour
(Asere: the Cuban word for “friendship”)
The Havana Cuba All-Stars
Perform
“Cuban Nights”
Drawing their inspiration from traditional Cuban Son, Cuba’s greatest musicians have created and
maintained the songs and music of the rich culture of the Cuban people in the program, “Cuban Nights.”
Staying true to an acoustic base, they have developed a fresh sound with inventive songwriting, and have
preserved the traditions of the Cuban musical art form. The Cuban Nights program is representative of
the extraordinary musical legacy of this wonderful country.
The Havana Cuba All-Stars is a band comprised of Cuba’s greatest and most prominent musicians, and
is devoted to promoting the entire tapestry of Cuban music. The Havana Cuba All-Stars,
also known
as Asere, began when it was created to exemplify the great musical traditions of the Cuban people. This is
the debut tour of Cuba’s greatest musicians in the United States and Canada.
Program
First set: (45 minutes)
CORAZON
8:00
Classic sounding Son written by Adan Pedroso. From the album Cuban Soul.
VENGAN TODOS A BAILAR EL SON
6:00
Contemporary Son with the unique Asere sound. From the album Destinos.
CACHA CHA CHA CHA
5:30
The popular Chachacha rhythm that inspired the world. From the album Cuban Soul.
EL CANTANTE
6:30
Mythical Sonero track popular across Latin America. From the album Junio Groove.
CHANGUI PA MI GENTE
6:00
Son rhythm born from French-Haitian roots. From the album Destinos.
PSICOLOGIA
5:30
Contemporary Son with the distinct Asere flavour. From the album Junio Groove.
A FAVOR DEL VIENTO
5:15
Mento-son from the Jamaican-Cuban connection. From the album Destinos.
-INTERMISSIONSecond set: (45 minutes)
DECIR ASERE
Guaguanco rhythm at the heart of the Cuban music tradition. From the album Cuban Soul.
7:30
TUMBAO SANGREAO
6:30
Contemporary Son piece with a narrative on Cuba today. From the album Junio Groove.
PALO SANTO
5:45
Classic son-montuno sound written by the great Sonero Henry Fiol.
LA FLOR Y LA HOJA SECA
5:30
A beautiful ballad in the Nueva Trova style celebrating the path of the troubador in the Son tradition.
LUZ QUE NO ALUMBRA
6:30
Classic Son written over 100 years ago by the great Cuban composer Miguel Matamoros.
HABANERA
10:00
Son-rumba piece dedicated to the women of Havana. Explosive finale!
Encore: DESCARGA ASERE
This encore celebrates the admired Cuban musical tradition of the Descarga (heartfelt improvisation around a set
structure).
The Havana Cuba All-Stars
The Havana Cuba All-Stars are:
Michel Padron/Trumpet 1, Band Leader.
Vicente Arencibia/Congas, Lead Vocal
Adolfo (Fito) Florian/Tres,Steel Guitar,Vocals
Eney Aranda/Congas,Bongos,Vocals
Yoan Sanchez/Timbal,Drums,Bongos
Eikel Venegas/Trombone,Trumpet 2
Ricardo(Piqui) Fernández/Lead Vocal,Percussion
Jesus Cutiño/Bass, Lead vocal
Yuniel Rascón/Spanish Guitar,Chorus
Daniel Carnago/Tres,Bass,Chorus
Raúl Bermúdez/Violín 1
Jorge L. Quevedo/Violín 2