Orquesta América
Orquesta América, a Cuban charanga orchestra, was founded in Havana in 1942 by
singer Ninón Mondéjar. The band initially included Alex Sosa on piano, Enrique
Jorrín and Antonio Sánchez on violins, Félix Reina on violin, Juan Ramos on
flute, and others. Orquesta América pioneered the cha-cha-chá genre with their
1953 recording of "La engañadora" by Enrique Jorrín. The band's success led to a
dispute between Mondéjar and Jorrín over credit for inventing the cha-cha-chá,
resulting in a split during a tour of Mexico in December 1954. Juan Ramos
returned to Havana with half of the ban...
Si te contaraOrquesta América and Omara Portuondo
Café Cantante - 8pm
2:30
El Amor Es Una Cosa EsplendorosaOrquesta América and Ruben Gonzalez
El Amor Es Una Cosa Esplendorosa
2:52
Hilo NegroOrquesta América
Orquesta America: Bolero, Vol. 11
3:35
Los MarcianosOrquesta América
5:47
De Que Manera Te OlvidoOrquesta América
Orquesta America: Bolero, Vol. 11
2:47
Niebla de RiachueloOrquesta América
Orquesta America: Bolero, Vol. 11
2:37
