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NG La BandaNG La Banda ('NG' = New Generation) is one of Cuba's most exciting timba bands, they invented timba. The sound of the orchestra is characterized by a heavy emphasis on the rhythm and brass sections (The Terror Brass). The various members of the band first played together in groups like Irakere, Los Van Van and the Radio & Television Orchestra of Cuba. NG La Banda was founded by the flutist and singer José Luis Cortés 'El Tosco', who studied under Harold Gramatges, the symphonic composer. |
| 7/17/04 | Paris, France La Galerie 21:00 More information |
| 8/4/04 | Rome, Italy Fiesta 2004 Ippodromo delle Capannelle, Via Appia Nuova, 1245 |
Spanish site
http://www.minorisa.es/nglabanda/
Harold Gramatges in Granma
http://www.granma.cu/nov97-4/46nov3i.html
Postal address:
Box 1054, Arlington, MA 02474
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