Charanga Agozá

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Charanga Agozá on stage at Cafe Coda.

Charanga Agozá

Rural Musicians Forum concert. 

media release:  RMF presents "Charanga Agozá" at the Wyoming Valley School Cultural Arts Center

Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, picnic and drinks of choice, and come join RMF for a summer-season nightcap of Infectiously happy Cuban dance music from this 9-piece band "Charanga Agozá" at the Wyoming Valley School Cultural Arts Center !

A charanga ensemble based in Madison, Charanga Agozá,was formed in 2009. The group plays charanga, a dance oriented musical genre that originated in Cuba at the turn of the twentieth century and peaked in the 1950s. Charangas also became popular in New York City during the early days of the salsa movement in the 60s and 70s.was formed in 2009. The group plays charanga, a dance oriented musical genre that originated in Cuba at the turn of the twentieth century and peaked in the 1950s. Charangas also became popular in New York City during the early days of the salsa movement in the 60s and 70s.

Musical styles featured in Charanga Agozá’s repertoire include danzón, cha cha, mambo, and modern day salsa played charanga-style.

The group consists of Amber Dolphin on violin, Ben Knox on flute, Yanzel Rivera on vocals, Paul Muench on piano, John Mesoloras on double bass, Flaviano Estrella on trombone, Salar Saleh on timbales, José Madera on percussion, and Paddy Cassidy on congas.