Los Van Van
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Biography
[Edit]Los Van Van are one of the most important and influential bands in the history of 20th century Cuban pop music. Though the 1990s were pervaded by groups that mixed folkloric and traditional music with the musical trends of the day, and the beginning of the 21st century saw that process go even further, in the 1960s and '70s that Latino fusion sensibility was scarce at best. There were primarily two Cuban groups experimenting with mixing pop, funk, rock, and soul with their native traditions. One of those two was Irakere, and the other, far more long-lasting band was Los Van Van.
Following the revolution, Cuban youth were profiled for talents and predispositions. Children showing potential in athletics were streamlined into sports. Academics, visual arts, and music followed suit. The young musicians who formed Los Van Van had enjoyed conservatory educations from their earliest years, and were experts in theory and performance by their early twenties. The band's key players — Juan Formell (bandleader, bass player, and songwriter), César "Pupy" Pedroso (piano, songwriter), and José Luis "Changuito" Quintana (drumset/timbales) were fascinated with the soul, go-go, and disco music that dominated U.S. radio waves. They named their dance band Los Van Van after the go-go fad, meaning literally "they go-go!"
The style that the band pioneered took its name from the cross of son and go-go music that the band had created. The style "songo" can now be found throughout the Latin jazz, pop, and fusion world. Los Van Van's debut disc bore the name, solidifying its place in musical history forever. Shortly after the band's formation, they became the island's favorite dance band, a title they held for years.
With the support of the Cuban government, Los Van Van toured and recorded and toured tirelessly throughout the '80s and '90s. They became the best-known Cuban group in the world, maintaining a loyal fan base throughout Europe. Though there was some U.S. interest in the band and their innovations, the politics of the days hedged their ability to break into the U.S. market. While Irakere defected to States, Los Van Van never left Cuba. U.S. interest grew throughout the '90s, peaking with Los Van Van's Grammy Award in 1999 for their 15th original album, Llegó Van Van.
Many founding members have gone on to become successful bandleaders in their own right. César "Pupy" Pedroso formed his own group, Los Que Son, Son, at the turn of the century. Lúis "Changuito" Quintana left the band in 1993 to pursue a Latin jazz career. Many lesser-known members went on to become some of the most influential players in the timba revolution that came in the early '90s.
Los Van Van are widely recognized as a genre-creating band. Alongside artists like the Beatles, Aretha Franklin, and Creedence Clearwater Revival, Los Van Van are distinguished as a band that changed the course of popular music for an entire generation. ~ Evan C. Gutierrez, Rovi
Title: Aqui El Que Baila Gana El Concierto (CD2)
Artist: Juan Formell Y Los Van Van, Los Van Van
Genre: Latin
Title: The Real Cuban Music (Remasterizado)
Artist: Los Van Van, Juan Formell Y Los Van Van
Genre: Latin
Title: Décimas Sobre Mi Abuelo / Decimas Sobre Mi Abuelo
Artist: Los Van Van, Silvio Rodríguez / Silvio Rodriguez
Genre: Latin
Collections
Title: Red Hot + Rio 2 (Deluxe Edition)
Genre: Latin, Alternative
Title: The Return of Sound - Luaka Bop
Genre: Latin
Title: StreetDance 2 (OST)
Genre: Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Latino 10 - Salsa Bachata Merengue Reggaeton
Genre: World Music, Latin
Title: Top 40 Cuban 2012 - Classic Cuba Chilled Bar Grooves
Genre: Electronica, Salsa, World Music, Latin
Title: Mi Salsa Tiene Sandunga (My Salsa Has Sandunga)
Genre: Salsa, World Music, Latin
Title: Ahora! en la Habana 2
Title: I Love Salsa 2011 (15 Salsa Hits)
Genre: World Music, Latin
Title: Forever Salsa, Vol. 2
Title: Cuban All Stars Vol. 2
Genre: Latin
Title: La Habana Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: La Timba Cubana, Vol. 2
Genre: World Music, Latin
Title: Sin Embargo Te Quiero
Genre: Latin
Title: Sabor Cubano Vol. 1 (Cuban Flavor)
Genre: Latin
Title: Cuba la Tierra del Son
Genre: Latin
Title: Sabor a Cuba
Title: Desde Cuba Con Amor
Genre: Latin
Title: Holidays in Varadero
Genre: Latin
Title: Lo Que Bailamos los Cubanos (What We Dance In Cuba)
Genre: Latin
Title: Mueve la cintura
Genre: World Music
Title: Salsa made in Cuba
Genre: World Music, Latin
Title: Desde Cuba Con Amor Vol.2
Genre: Latin
Title: Sono Salsa, Cha Cha, Rumba, etc
Genre: Latin
Title: El Son de Cuba
Title: Tropical Cuba, Vol. 2
Genre: World Music
Title: 37 Canciones de Noel Nicola
Genre: Pop
Title: Serrat Encanta (Box)
Title: Habana (Son Cubano, Salsa & Raggaeton)
Genre: Latin
Title: Havana Holiday
Genre: World Music, Latin
Title: Forever Salsa, Vol. 1
Title: ¡Sabroso! Havana Hits
Genre: World Music
Title: Ballroom Beats, Vol. 1
Genre: Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: One Day in Havana
Genre: Latin
Title: Cuban Voices
Genre: Latin
Title: 24 Exitos Cubanos
Genre: World Music, Latin
Title: Calypsoul 70
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, World Music, Funk
Title: Cuba's Greatest Hits, Vol. 1
Genre: Salsa, World Music, Latin
Title: The Hottest Music On Havana Caliente, Vol. 1
Genre: World Music, Latin
Title: Lady Salsa
Title: Cubanos & Famosos
Genre: Latin
Title: Delirio No. 1
Genre: Latin
Title: 20 Superhits Charangueros
Title: Cuban Invocations
Title: 24 Exitos Tropical
Genre: Latin
Title: Real Cuban Music Salsa Rhythm
Genre: Latin
Title: Salsa Total (100% Original Cuban Salsa)
Genre: Latin
Title: Salsa Total
Genre: World Music, Latin
Title: Salsa Party
Title: Cuba para bailar
Genre: Latin
Featuring albums
Title: Ya Viene Llegando la Música Cubana / Ya Viene Llegando la Musica Cubana
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Latin
Title: The Hottest Music On Havana Caliente Vol. 1
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: World Music, Latin
Title: Cuba Mi Vida (The Best of Cuban Music, Vol. 1)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Salsa, World Music, Latin