HATUEY (SALSA / TIMBA BAND)

Hatuey is a Swedish group devoted to music from Cuba and other Caribbean islands. The group was formed in 1987 and blends modern finely honed salsa with its muddy roots. There is a lot of variety and the rhythm is irresistible. Perfect suggestive dance music.
After the first record "Songo Mondongo" Hatuey was invited to play at the Jazz Plaza Festival 1991 in Havanna Cuba. The success was both great and astounding in front of 2000 Cubans at the Teatro Karlos Marx. Special guest on ”Songo Mondongo” is the legendary Bebo ValdÈs on piano. Hatueys second album "La Leyenda" from 1992 received overflowing reviews in the Latin Beat Magazine, Max Salazar wrote "La Leyenda is arousing. You may find it difficult to believe that Swedish musicans are on the session. It¥s the type of recording you can listen to forever, it¥s a royal jewel. I assure you once you hear La Leyenda, you will never be the same". In 1998 Hatuey released "El Baile de la Paz", in the album notes Bebo ValdÈs wrote ”I think this new Hatuey recording is fantastic. A collective work from an incredible tight group of musicians”.
Hatuey has been touring clubs and festivals all over Europe, always met by very enthusiastic audiences.The members of the group comes from Sweden, Cuba and Venezuela.
The name Hatuey originates from a brave Indian chief who, in the 16th century, fought against the Spanish conquistadores. It is also the name of a very tasty Cuban beer.

 

HATUEY - LLEGO EL MOMENTO (2006)

Frank Belicer Lead vocal 1,2,5,10; coro 1,2,5,8
Evelio Galan Lead vocal 1,3,6,7,9; coro 1,9
Lena Amalia Coro except 7, maracas
Stefan Grahn Director, alto and baritone sax
Martin Palsson Coro except 7, trombone
Stefan Persson Trumpet 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,10
Fredrik Oscarson Trumpet 4,9,11
Mats Lundvall Piano, keyboard
Luis Romero Bass
Jouni Haapala Drums, timbales except 5,9
Per Lindkvist Drums, timbales 5,9
Simon Monserrat Congas, bongo, batas, tambora, panderetas, percussion 1-11; coro 1,2,3,6,7,8; flute 10
Special Guests: Lesmer Solenzar Lead vocal 1,4,8,11; coro 4,8,9,11
Oslen Ceballos Trumpet solos
Bamma B Toasting 7
STGK (Moncho, Dani M) Rap 11
Linda Tillery & The Cultural Heritage Choir (Linda Tillery, Melanie Demore, Elouise Burrell, Rhonda Benin) Coro 7
Wara Beizu Coro 5,10
Bjorn Dimbergh Coro 7

review by Latin Lady Dj Margarita: HATUEY - LLEGO EL MOMENTO (2006)

review by Rudy Mangual: HATUEY - LLEGO EL MOMENTO (2006)

review by Peter Watrous: HATUEY - LLEGO EL MOMENTO (2006)

recensione di Roberto Rabbi: HATUEY - LLEGO EL MOMENTO (2006)

Llego el momento (salsa/timba)

De nuevo estas aqui

A donde vas?

Salsa de Puerto Rico (pleneton)

Quiziera estar contigo (salsa)

Cerca de Ti

Whagga-Whagga (socarengue)

Niña venenosa (salsa/timba)

No queiro mas

Un sueño sin final (salsa)

Salsa de Puerto Rico (Pleneton remix)

more tracks can be heard on Vinilemania's Radio Channels

 

 

For booking and information, please contact:
Hatuey
c/o Stefan Grahn
Skaraborgsgatan 12
118 46 Stockholm
Tel/Fax: +46 8 - 640 50 48
Mobil +46 70 - 497 44 23
hatuey@telia.com