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Get Your Own! | View SlideshowCharanga Tropical is an nine-piece ensemble featuring three violins, flute, and a sizzling Latin rhythm section. "Charanga" refers to this intriguing instrumentation, first developed in Cuba in the early part of the twentith century and made famous by groups such as ArcaÃ±o y sus Maravillas and Orquesta AragÃ³n.The group performs original arrangments as well as music works brought back from Havana by flautist and musical director Douglas Little, who conducted music research in Cuba for five months in 2002 and 2005 studying with some of Cuba's greatest living musicians including J.J. Oliveros (Chucho ValdÃ©z, Orquestra Jorin) and Jorge Leliebre (Los Van Van).

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Member Since: 5/30/2006
Band Website: charangatropical.com
Band Members: Viviana Pintado (Piano, vocals)Doug Little (Flute)Eliezer Freitas-Santos (Congas, vocals)Gilberto Otero (Congas, vocals)Damian Rodriguez (Percussion, vocals)Mariano Flores (Timbales)Mark Haynes (Bass Guitar)Kerri Fabyanske (Violin)Janey Christoffersen (Violin)Christian Zomora (Violin)
Influences: The great musican styles of Cuba such as DanzÃ³n, Son, Cha Cha Cha, and timba. Legendary Cuban musicians like ArcaÃ±o, Fajardo, Orchestra Aragon, Cachao, Los Van Van, Manolito, JJ Oliveros, and others...
Sounds Like: Smooth salsa with a classic blend of violins and flute.
Type of Label: None