Soles de Cuba

Of course, one of the main reasons for going to Cuba, is for its music owing to the recent popularity of the Buena Vista Social Club movie and music.

Well folks, the "Soles de Cuba" really made our "all-inclusive" visit to Cuba memorable. Specializing in Latin music as well as a lot of classics the group serenaded us and fellow vacationers using their melodious mix of guitar, violin, percussion and voice.

They also have a pianist, Harold Bermudez Burgos and Cecilia Núñez, the cellist featured on their CD. But they were engaged elsewhere.

We enjoyed the foursome at the Riu Turquesa in Varadero ,:

Isnel Ferrales Mayeta: Guitar, voice and direction
Walter Gasulla Alvarez: Percussion
Manuel Ferrales Bell: Percussion Minor and voice
Ivan Morales Castillo: Violin, voice and "orquestaciones"

Soles de Cuba was founded in Varadero, Cuba in 1976 and has had quite an extensive presence both locally and internationally.

They have played in Canada, Belgium, Bulgaria, Finland, Greece, Guadelupe, Holland, Martinique, Nicaragua, Russia and Turkey

Here's a multimedia presentation of who they are:

in English

in Spanish

If you are interested in booking them or would like CDs, contact

Isnel Ferrales Mayeta by email

or call

(CUBA) 58890685 (Mobile)
(CUBA) 294669-266812 (Home)




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