Los Van Van
Los Van Van is one of the leading musical groups of post-revolutionary Cuba and a driving force in modern Cuban dance music.
Origins
Founded in 1969 by bassist Juan Formell, who directed the band until his death in 2014, the group became a cornerstone of contemporary Cuban music.
The sound
Their music helped develop songo and timba, two popular Cuban dance genres, shaped by Formell and key members like Changuito and Pupy.
Legacy
As innovators of songo and timba, Los Van Van and their leaders rank among the most important figures in contemporary Cuban music.
Signature song
Sandunguera
"Sandunguera" is among their signature songs, a dancefloor favorite emblematic of their infectious Cuban groove.
Top songs
- 1
Sandunguera ★
3 Decadas de Música · 2016
- 2
Muévete
The Real Cuban Music (Remasterizado) · 2018
- 3
Chirrín Chirrán
3 Decadas de Música · 2016
- 4
El Negro No Tiene Na
Grandes Exitos, Juan Formell Y Los Van Van · 2005
- 5
Te Pone la Cabeza Mala
Te pone la cabeza mala · 1997