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Cubanoson

Papo Ortega's Cubanoson Orchestra

About Me

Recent news: October 30th, 2007 marked Cubanoson's 2nd anniversary. I want to thank all the loyal musicians that have partaken this endeavor with me, in creating and maintaining the professional, swinging great orchestra we are, special thanks to our musical director and lead trumpet, Roberto Rodriguez.
Just released, Cubanoson's title track "Recordando A Cuba" licensed for two compilations: La Noche Cubana Vol. 27 out of Italy and for the Rough Salsa Guide Series out of the United Kingdom! (See the CD covers on the left side.)
Cubanoson is a traditional Cuban dance orchestra as created by pianist, Leonel Papo Ortega. This musically inspired pianist and composer has enjoyed the privilege of working alongside several exceptional musicians, among them, trumpeter Roberto Rodriguez, (musical director for Johhny Pacheco), trumpeter Chocolate Armenteros (See Jam Video below), trumpeter Lionel Sanchez (La Sonora Matancera), Tresero Junior Rivera, the great flautist José Fajardo and two of the greatest percussionists, Luisito Quintero & Cándido Camero.
Cubanoson unites the Punto Cubano and the Son Montuno bringing danceable Cuban music to any event (public or private), concert or festival. The purpose of this orchestra is to unite the talent and dedication of excellent contemporary musicians (true exponents of our roots), to offer and express our traditional Cuban music to all cultural venues. Cubanoson honors the great artists who have bestowed upon us the utmost musical education. To them and others who have passed on our music through generations, we will continue honoring them with New York's Cuban dance orchestra, Cubanoson!
Cubanoson's debut CD "Recordando A Cuba," has been declared the 1 Son CD for 2006 in Germany, Italy, England, and Salsa Picante Radio. Other notable ratings, 3 in New York by Latin Beat Magazine for the NY area and 12 in Toronto Canada. Get your CD and further information now at www.Cubanoson.com. Our CD is also available at retail stores, www.cdbaby.com, www.amazon.com, and DIGITALLY available on Itunes and at digstation.com. Numerous tracks of our CD, "Recordando A Cuba" continue to be on numerous playlists wordlwide. We hope you enjoy our music. Please check our calendar for upcoming events.
Cubanoson Live - Yambu (Ave Maria Morena) - Courtesy of HavanaNewYork.com

LAGRIMAS NEGRAS - Video - LIVE AT WESTGATE
EL CARRETERO - Video - LIVE AT WESTGATE
Cubanoson Live at West Gate Lounge - Courtesy of SalsaUnlimited.com
Monsieur Jose - Click Play (below) to Start Video
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Music:

Member Since: 6/30/2006
Band Website: cubanoson.com
Band Members: Leonel-Papo-Ortega - Leader, Pianist, Lead Vocalist, Roberto Rodriguez- Lead Trumpet & Musical Director, Willie Cintron - Bass, Junior Rivera - Tres Guitar, Jorge Sanchez - Vocals & Percussion, Larry Figueredos - Congas, Jaime Figueroa - Bongos, Timbales & Chorus, Oscar Onoz - 2nd Trumpet, Barry Olsen - Trombone, Orlando Espinosa - Chorus.

Influences: My musical family, Juana & Leonel Sr. (Mom & Dad), Maria Julia Torres (La Londra de San Jose) & Sergio Sori (Aunt & Uncle), Maria Torres (Grandma) trumpeter Raul Ortega (My Brother). And so many other excellent musicans that have given me the opportunity to play alongside them over the past 3 decades.
Sounds Like: Simply authentic traditional Cuban + Son. The result is = Cubanoson!

View Cubanoson's EPK
Record Label: Cubanoson Productions - Open to discussions!
Type of Label: None

My Blog

2007 Grammys

Cubanoson's Debut CD Titled "Recordando A Cuba" was submitted for Latin Grammy consideration in 2007. Unknown to us, we actually made the final entry in 12 Categories for the year. I thank all of the ...
Posted by Cubanoson on Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:24:00 PST

New Cubanoson Videos Courtesy of DJ El Gringo Latino

Check out new Cubanoson Videos at http://video.aol.com/video-search/query/cubanoson%20sort%3Am ostRecent/familyfilter/1/page/1/type/standard...
Posted by Cubanoson on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:42:00 PST

Cubanoson live at LQ

http://www.salsamerengue.tv/videos/view_video.php?viewkey=6b 9478bb0512f0a43028...
Posted by Cubanoson on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:51:00 PST

Check out this event: CubanoSon Live On Univision Wed. Jan. 9th!

Hosted By: HavanaNewYork.com When: Wednesday Jan 09, 2008 at 6:00 AMWhere: UnivisionUnivision Ch. 41New York, NY 10021United StatesDescription:HavanaNewYork.com Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Cubanoson on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:35:00 PST

Check out this event: Cubanoson

Hosted By: Cubanoson When: Monday Dec 31, 2007 at 8:00 PMWhere: Salon Amistad6016 Adams St.West New York, NJ 07093United StatesDescription:Cubanoson Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Cubanoson on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 02:51:00 PST

Check out this event: Cubanoson @ West Gate Lounge Sat Dec. 1st

Hosted By: Cubanoson When: Saturday Dec 01, 2007 at 9:00 PMWhere: West Gate Lounge26 Route 59 Nyack, NY 10960United StatesDescription:Cubanoson Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Cubanoson on Wed, 28 Nov 2007 07:02:00 PST

Check out this event: Cubanoson on el Tornado Tropical

Hosted By: Cubanoson When: Thursday Sep 13, 2007 at 7:00 PMWhere: DJ El CaoboChicago, IL 60601United StatesDescription:Cubanoson Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Cubanoson on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 01:36:00 PST

Cubanoson - United Kingdom

Cubanoson's CD's title track "Recordando A Cuba" licensd for The Rough Guide To Salsa compliation CD in the United Kingdom!
Posted by Cubanoson on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 10:06:00 PST

Cubanoson - Italy

Italy - Cubanoson's CD's title track "Recordando A Cuba" licensed for La Noche Cubana Vol. 27 compilation CD out of Italy.
Posted by Cubanoson on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 10:04:00 PST

CD Release - July 1st!

Available at Cubanoson.com and record stores!
Posted by Cubanoson on Sat, 01 Jul 2006 07:22:00 PST