The vocal group Desandann was founded in the province of Camagüey under the tutelage of Emilia Díaz Chávez, who, in addition to serving as general director, is also a choreographer and singer. Its first performances began in March 1994, the year it was founded.

The group was made up of Haitian offspring, members of that city’s choir. Initially, they dedicated themselves to recovering the cultural riches of their ancestors. Today, it includes members of the Camagüey Professional Choir.

In its early days, its repertoire ranged from lullabies to political texts. Today, it stands out for the breadth of its genres, encompassing more than 50 songs from diverse styles and genres of Cuban music, such as Son, Guaguancó, and Bolero; and even songs from Guadeloupe and Martinique.

Among the pieces that make up the repertoire we can mention: Grand Toumovil – Mazuka (Electro Silva version); Lamu Rive, Merengue (Marcelo Andrés Luis); Caña-Guaguancó-Son (Teresita Romero version); Guedé Nibó, Traditional Song (Miguel García version); Lumene Casimir, Merengue Mozart Demesmin and Solei Oh, Traditional Song (Electro Silva version); among others.

Desandann is a vocal group whose performances feature dance, theater, poetry, and the use of percussion instruments. The musical accompaniment is provided by its members, who use percussion instruments such as guayos, triangles, and tumbadoras; they also employ traditional instruments from Haiti and other Caribbean regions.

In 1997, they traveled to Cancún and the United States at the invitation of cultural associations. They performed with great success in cities such as Texas, Houston, New York, and Washington. The following year, in 1998, at the Siboney Studios in Santiago de Cuba, they recorded their first CD for a major American record label. Their second CD was conceived in 1999 for the French record label Aspic.

In 2000, they made their second tour of the United States, where they showcased their music in New York, New Jersey, New Rockeler, and Cleveland. They extended their trip to Toronto, Canada, where they participated in the Harbourfront Music and Dance Festival.

In June 2001, they returned to the United States, performing at Columbus University in Boston; the Burlington Jazz Festival; Platsburg University; the University of Maryland; and Miami.

The group has performed in numerous venues across Cuba, including theaters, halls, radio stations, and on Cuban Television programs. They have also performed abroad in countries such as Haiti, Canada, France, the United States, Guadeloupe, and Martinique. They also appeared as guests alongside other Cuban performers on the Grammy-nominated album Spirits of Havana by Canadian saxophonist and flautist Jane Bunnet.

Desandann has received numerous awards, including the Prince Award in 1997, 1999, and 2003 from Camagüey Television; the Best Fox Music Album in San Francisco, California; the Miami Plaque and Key, awarded by the Haitian community of that city; recognition for a special performance at the Berlington Jazz Festival; and the ExpoCuba Award in 2004.