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This pillar of Cuban music got its start when double bass man Orestes Aragon Cantero debuted his charanga group in Cinefuegos. With violins, piano, flute, percussion, and vocal, the basic sound that has served the band ever since was already in place. But the name would evolve Ritmica de 39, to Ritmica Aragon, and finally, by the end of 1940, Orquesta Aragon.

A socialist before socialism was cool, Cantero rejected stardom, and the group he created became a monument to musical collectivism, with equal pay for all, and a sound that is all about unity and ensemble work. Cantero once said, "I want to found a musical family. I'm not looking for virtuoso players but musicians with human qualities." He got both, and his band worked the lively seaside scene in Cinefuegos year after year.

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Orquesta Aragón at Brava Theater

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Orquesta Aragón Brava Theater jny:San Francisco, CA April 30, 2023 These days not many bands stick together for five years, let alone decades. The wonderful Orquesta Aragon has proven to be an exception to the rule since its founding in 1939 by bassist Orestes Aragón. Over the years, although personnel has ...

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Orquesta Aragon at San Francisco State University

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Orquesta Aragon McKenna Theater San Francisco State San Francisco April 20, 2014 A San Francisco April sunny Easter Sunday had a number of events going on­. The Sisters of the Perpetual Indulgence were holding their legendary Easter Pageant in Golden Gate Park, and marijuana enthusiasts were convening on a ...

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Orquesta Aragon: San Francisco, CA, November 4, 2012

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Orquesta Aragon Palace of Fine Arts San Francisco, CANovember 4, 2012Although the group is celebrating its 73rd anniversary this year, any performance by the legendary Cuban conjunto band Orquesta Aragon remains a very special occasion. For many decades of its existence the orchestra had been prohibited to tour in the United States; ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Joaquin "Joe" Claussell Taking "Africa Caribe" on the Road

Joaquin "Joe" Claussell Taking "Africa Caribe" on the Road

Joaquin “Joe" Claussell does not need much of an introduction amongst the dance music aficionados. Be it as a DJ, a remix producer, a record label head (Sacred Rhythm, Spiritual Life), or even a record store manager/owner (Dance Tracks), he's been deeply involved in New York's and the international dance scene since way before it was ...

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News: Recording

"Hammock House": "Africa Caribe" Produced & Mixed by Joaquin "Joe" Clausell

"Hammock House": "Africa Caribe" Produced & Mixed by Joaquin "Joe" Clausell

Fania Records announced the release of a deluxe 2-disc set entitled Hammock House 'Africa Caribe' produced and mixed by the legendary Joaquin “Joe" Claussell. The project is a perfect marriage between old and new, a fresh take on classic sounds from the Fania archives. Late last year, Fania Records hand delivered the original multi-tracks (recording tapes) ...


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