Estrellas de Buena Vista y Más Fills the Roig Arena Auditorium with Cuban Rhythms
The group, directed by Pancho Amat, is composed of original members of the Buena Vista Social Club as well as new generations of musicians.
The repertoire performed during the concert included classics such as “El Cuarto de Tula,” “Lágrimas Negras,” and “Dos Gardenias.”
A new year of concerts has kicked off at the Roig Arena Auditorium featuring Estrellas de Buena Vista y Más. The ensemble arrived at the Valencian venue as part of their world tour to perform tracks from their latest album, “Live in Havana.”
Pancho Amat serves as the musical director, leading a 16-member group that includes original Buena Vista Social Club musicians, such as vocalists Carlos Calunga and Lázaro Villa, percussionist Ángel Terry, and trombonist Alberto Muñoz.
For two hours, the band—which also features new members—transported the audience to the heart of Cuba through joyful and infectious rhythms. The performance paid tribute to legendary figures of Cuban music, including Compay Segundo and Omara Portuondo.
The setlist featured world-renowned hits like “Chan Chan,” “Quizás, Quizás, Quizás,” “Bilongo,” and “El Manisero,” as well as danceable favorites like “Lágrimas Negras” and “Veinte Años.” The night concluded with three timeless songs: “El Cuarto de Tula,” “Dos Gardenias,” and “Candela.” The boleros, guajiras, and son cubano turned the concert into a true celebration where no one could resist moving to the beat.
