In today’s episode of Mambo we will highlight Cuban music and dance grenre ‘guaracha’.
In the 17th century, the original form of this genre was brought to Spain by Spanish colonists from Mexico. Later, the ‘guaracha’ found its way back to Cuba. In the 19th century, this genre evolved from a type of folk dance into lively and fast-paced dance music, often performed in brothels and typically played by small group
Over time, ‘guaracha’ became most closely associated with ‘son’ from the big cities, though the lyrics were often a bit more spicy.
This hour, this exotic dance genre is performed by musicians from Cuba, Puerto Rica, and New York, including Tito Puente, Johnny Pacheco, and Eddie Palmieri’s (pictured) famous orchestra. We will also hear two songs by the most famous singer in the Latino world, Celia Cruz.
Playlist
1 Que Humanidad
Conjunto Libre
2 Adios Compay Gato
Nico Saquito & Habaney
3 Y En Eso Llego Fidel
Carlos Puebla y sus Tradicionales
4 Siempre Alegre
Manuel Jimenez y sus cuarteto
5 Este No Es Un Mambo
Pedro Flores y sus cuarteto
6 A Romper El Coco
Conjunto Casino
7 Maria Cristina
Orquesta Beny More
8 Las Aves de Prado
Orquesta Rolo Martinez
9 Guaracha y cha-cha-cha
Orquesta Moncho Leňa
10 El Baile del Pinguino
Orquesta Tito Puento
11 Salsa
Orquesta Johnny Pacheco
12 Estamos Chao
Orquesta Eddie Palmieri
13 Vamos a Guarachar
Celia Cruz & Johnny Pacheco
14 La Guarachera
Celia Cruz & Tito Puente
15 El Carbonero
La Lupe
16 Lo Se Todo
Orquesta Pete Rodriguez
17 Tibiri Tabara
Sierra Maestra
