Arcano Y Sus Maravillas
Orquesta Arcaño y Sus Maravillas have played a major role in the development of Afro-Cuban. Representing the vision of Antonio Arcaño, known as the father of charanga flute playing, Orquesta Arcaño y Sus Maravillas helped to bring African influences to the previously-Europeanized charanga tradition. The group continued to introduce new innovations throughout the '50s after pianist/arranger Orestes Lopez, brother of Cuban bassist Cachao, became a bandmember. Lopez later guided the group as they introduced a harder-edged dance music that they dubbed mambo. Arcaño, who had played in the traditional danzon style during the '20s, began taking steps to the modernization of the music after forming Orquesta Arcaño y Sus Maravillas in 1937. The sweet sound of his flute dominated the group's sound until 1947 when Arcaño's lips collapsed and he was forced to give up the instrument. He did not record with the band after 1949.
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Discography
9 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Como Bailaba Cuba, Vol. 1
World - Released by Suave Records on 10 Aug 2010
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Con tu Cha Cha Cha
Latin America - Released by Phorminx on 26 Jan 2018
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Danzones De Ayer, Hoy Y Siempre
World - Released by Maype Records on 4 Mar 2020
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Como Bailaba Cuba, Vol. 1 (Digitally Remastered)
World - Released by Essential Media Group on 10 Aug 2010
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Perlas Cubanas: Época Cachao
Schlager - Released by iLatina Music on 11 Dec 2014
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La Autentica Música De Cuba
Latin America - Released by KREIS on 29 Jun 2016
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The Best Music of Cuba
Latin America - Released by KREIS on 29 Jun 2016
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Latin Fiesta
World - Released by Marathon Media International on 27 Feb 2019
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo