Guajirón Cuban Popular Music
Bongo or Conga
Player Wanted
Do you want to play Cuban Music?
Guajirón is looking for an additional Bongo and/or Conga player who has steady timing, solid patterns, and able to drive a bell or guiro right on top of the beat.
Amateurs welcome, as long as your timing is spot on. No need to know any fancy patterns or crazy solos, we are groove-oriented and focus on working together as a tight ensamble.
We are a 9-piece indie orchestra bringing energetic, joyful Cuban music to life in San Francisco: From hot dance tunes to soulful ballads, we’re inspired by legends like Los Van Van, Trio Matamoros, Buena Vista Social Club, and Arsenio Rodríguez.
Regular weekly gigs and rehearsalsfor dancers, salsa nights, Jazz venues, private events, and small cultural festivals in and around San Francisco.
Email michael@guajiron.com
Highlights for you:
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Pop mind set:
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Build a strong local following, get people dancing
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Collaborative Spirit:
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We play for and support each other
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Consistency:
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Rehearse and perform weekly, with a long-term commitment to building this together.
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About us
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Cuba Trained:
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We studied and played with internationally renowned La Familia Valera Miranda, Sonnes del Oriente, and Changui Guantanamo
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Cuban Roots:
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Son, Charanga, Boleros, Trova Santiaguera, Gauracha, Musica Campesina, Guaguancó, Cuban Jazz
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Rhythm and Timing:
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Prioritized over anything else
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Ensemble Groove:
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The essence of Cuban music "being together" and building a larger rhythm from our individual contributions.
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Diversity:
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We are of all-ages, multi-ethnic, man and women
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