Summer Music in the Garden: Montuno Cubano

Montuno Cubano are from Santiago de Cuba, which is widely regarded as the birthplace of traditional Cuban music. This is where they learned their craft from a generation of legendary Cuban musicians. They burst onto the scene in Cuba performing with the celebrated group Sur Caribe, appearing frequently on Cuban television. While entertaining international guests, they were discovered by a Spanish impresario and relocated to Spain where they spent years performing for audiences in Europe. Their performances are anchored by extraordinary vocal harmonies — two voices blending with the rare instinct of siblings. Framed by the warm resonance of a nylon-string guitar and the bright sparkle of the requinto, they create a distinctive sound.