Havana’s Conjunto Chappottín Coming to Mariposa

Havana-based Son band, Conjunto Chappottín, has been performing since the 1940s.

Currently under the direction of the trumpet player, arranger and musical director, Jesus Angel Chappotín Coto, and the percussionist and singer Miguel Cuni junior, the ensemble is one of the most renowned Son bands in Cuba.

Mixing tres guitar, bass, piano, bongos, conga, 4 trumpets and 4 singers, they’re rooted in traditional son fused with son montuno, guajira, guaracha, mambo, danzón, charanga, Afro-son, bembe, rumba, and cha cha.

During the past twenty years, this popular group has put out an average of one recording per year, and toured regularly in the Americas, Europe and Africa.

The Most Loyal Making Their Way To Mariposa

Posted on April 14, 2014

mostLoyal Folk-rock group, The Most Loyal, is Sarah Davignon and a collection of her musical friends.

They have been performing together for the past few years, earning an ever-growing following with every gig.

With one full-length self-titled recording (2013) and an EP, Royal Family (2011), under their belts, now they’re busy recording a follow-up.

Relying on an easy performance style and strong stage presence, these folks put on great live shows.

Their music is grounded in folk, but verges on country and rock.

Combining strong vocals with accomplished playing of piano and organ, bass, nylon strings, drums, and electric guitar, they produce a rich, and very pleasing sound.