La Charanga de Oro is a group formed in late 2003. It is comprised of accredited Cuban musicians from renowned groups such as Buenavista Social Club, Estrellas Cubanas, Mangüaré, Afro Cuban All Star, and the National Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Cuban musicologist, composer, and flautist José Loyola and artistic director Jesús Hernández.

In its early days, this renowned group aimed to revive the sound and format of the distinctive Cuban charanga for today’s Cuban music scene.

The Charanga de Oro is made up of twelve musicians, three singers, and an excellent technical team. Upon request, it can include highly recognized guest artists such as Mundito González, Teresa García Caturla, and maestro Pancho Terry in its performances.

This group was largely responsible for the promotion and successful international dissemination, during the forties, fifties and sixties of the 20th century, of the most famous and recognized Cuban rhythms of all time, including: Danzón, Guaracha, Chachachá, Son, Bolero and Mambo.

In March 2004, he performed several times in Italy, where hundreds of people enjoyed an unparalleled show. His performance at the Luigi Cherubini Conservatory of Music in Florence was a revelation.

La Charanga de Oro’s recordings include the CD “Goza Mi Charanga,” which features twelve tracks. It was released in 2005 by the Ahí Namá record label. This album was nominated for the 2006 Cubadisco Award in the Traditional Popular Music category.

In order to respond to specific interests, during its tours the orchestra adopts smaller formats to adapt to the conditions of more intimate venues, such as clubs, restaurants, etc.

La Charanga de Oro works for the hotel chains: Meliá, Sandals and Accord, due to its great prestige it was hired by the famous Tropicana cabaret (Calle 72 No. 4504, Marianao, Havana City) for the 2005 New Year’s Eve dance. The orchestra regularly participates in the International Danzón Habana and Boleros de Oro Festivals.

Today, three members of the orchestra make up the chamber music trio “Música Viva,” with an extensive repertoire of universal chamber music that covers different periods in the history of music from the last two centuries.