Bongo de Monte: Authentic Cuban Changüí Bongo Sample Library
Authentic changüí bongos from Guantanamo, Cuba. Traditional flame-tuned bongos de monte with 10 random samples per articulation and 2 mic positions. Perfect for Cuban son montuno, changüí, and world music production. Available for Kontakt and Decent Sampler.
Rare Changüí Bongos from Guantanamo, Cuba
Introducing the Bongo de Monte sample library—authentic changüí bongos recorded in Guantanamo, Cuba. This traditional instrument traces its roots to the Bantu people who settled in eastern Cuba during the 16th to 19th centuries, where they developed the distinctive musical styles that gave rise to Eastern Son Montuno and changüí.
The bongos de monte are central to traditional changüí music and related Nengonic forms including Kiribá, Regina Montunera, and various changüí expressions. Unlike modern bongos, these drums have no metal tuning hardware—they're tuned with fire, giving them a raw, organic sound that captures the authentic spirit of Cuban folklore.
Library Features:
- 10 random samples per articulation for realistic, non-repetitive playback
- 2 microphone positions (close and room) for mixing flexibility
- Authentic flame-tuned sound
- Available for Kontakt and Decent Sampler
Whether you're producing traditional Cuban music, world fusion, or seeking genuinely authentic percussion that goes beyond standard sample libraries, the Bongo de Monte delivers the raw, vibrant character of Guantanamo's changüí tradition.