We strongly recommend that you see this band live if humanly possible.
Manolito y su Trabuco is one of those bands that you have to see live to fully appreciate how great they are, one of the tightest and most powerful ensembles on the planet. Manolito Simonet was the musical director and pianist for Maravilla de Florida before forming the Trabuco. The group features a unique instrumentation of violin, cello, flute, two trumpets and two trombones, plus synth, piano, congas, bass and an absolute powerhouse of a drummer, Roicel Riverón. The singing is exquisite with the incomparable Sixto "El Indio" Llorente, singer/writer Ricardo Amaray, and newcomer "Mayami". The first five albums also feature the wonderful Rosendo "El Gallo" Díaz, one of the most distinctive and creative timba singers.
For those who love traditional Cuban music and are nervous that Timba is a bit too modern for their tastes, Manolito (as well as Los Que Son Son, Orquesta Revé, and Adalberto Alvarez), provide the clearcut entry to the glories of Cuban music in the 90's and 2000's. They combine the authentic flavor of Son with the raw, African fury of Timba in a way that leaves everyone deeply satisfied, whatever you do this summer, do not miss this Concert.
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