This is a song we learned from Los Munequitos de Matanzas, an amazing, multi-generational Cuban music and dance troupe. We are all huge Cuban Rumba fans and Los Munequitos have been an immense reference in our music. Gonzalo and I started fooling around with the chords and melody during a soundcheck and we played it right away. This is a simple yet heartfelt musical tribute to this wonderful Cuban folkloric institution.
credits
from Manguito Demo,
released May 12, 2013
Alex Alvear, Bass & Vocals
Ernesto Diaz, Congas
Gonzalo Grau, Keyboards, Cajon, Chekere & Vocals
Manolo Mairena, Bongo & Vocals
Angel Wagner, Timbal