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Charanga De La 4

Charanga De La 4, an influential salsa and charanga ensemble, carved a niche within the vibrant Latin music scene with their unique blend of violins, flute, rhythm section, and vocals. Established in the early 1970s in New York City, a hub of salsa music innovation, the band emerged during a time when Cuban musical styles were melding with Puerto Rican influences and modern sounds in the heart of the city's barrios. The group's name, Charanga De La 4, pays homage to traditional charanga ensembles while emphasizing their fresh take on the genre, with the "4" nodding to their location in East Harlem, often referred to as El Barrio. Their sound consists of an infectious mix of son montuno, mambo, guaguancó, and pachanga, popularizing the Cuban dance music and pioneering its rise within the salsa phenomenon of New York.

Throughout their celebrated career, Charanga De La 4 has retained their reputation for energetic live performances and studio mastery. Among their notable releases, "Charanga de la 4 Recuerda a Beny More, Vol. 1" serves as a heartfelt tribute to Beny Moré, a Cuban singer and bandleader whose music has been a profound influence on them. Their continuous dedication to their roots is also evident in another album, "Interpreta A Matamoros," where they interpret the songs of the legendary Cuban composer and sonero Miguel Matamoros, ensuring the preservation and evolution of traditional Latin music. With a rich discography that includes "Se Pegó...!," "Roberto Torres con Charanga de la 4," "Charanga De La 4," and "Lo Mejor De La Charanga De La 4," the ensemble remains a highly respected institution in the Latin music world, inspiring new generations of musicians with their classic yet timeless sound.

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