Con Sabor al Guaso by Ban Rarra: Traditional Cuban Music
Debut album by Guantánamo's Ban Rarra, recorded on their 1999 U.S. tour. Features traditional Cuban son, changüí, mambo, cha-cha-chá, and rare Haitian-Cuban folkloric music. Essential for collectors of authentic Cuban music.
Con Sabor al Guaso marks the debut recording of Ban Rarra, a traditional music group from Guantánamo, Cuba, now based in Havana. Recorded during their 1999 U.S. tour, this album captures the authentic sound of eastern Cuba, featuring a rich mix of son montuno, changüí, mambo, and cha-cha-chá alongside rare recordings of Cuban and Haitian folkloric traditions including gagá, vodú, and tajona.
The album showcases Guantánamo's unique musical heritage with traditional styles like kiribá, nengón, and conga oriental—music rarely heard outside of Cuba's eastern provinces. Ban Rarra's performances preserve these traditions with the energy and authenticity that can only come from musicians deeply rooted in their cultural source.
Essential listening for anyone interested in authentic Cuban music beyond Havana's more familiar styles. This recording documents Guantánamo's living musical traditions as performed by the musicians who carry them forward.
Guest Musicians:
- Yunior Terry - Bass and Marimbula
- Robert Fernández - Timbales
- Jon Griffin - Tres and Guitar