Pascualito Cabrejas y su Tumbao Habana

Pascualito Cabrejas is a talented Cuban musician and bandleader best known as the driving force behind the group Tumbao Habana, which he founded in 1997. From an early age, Pascualito was dedicated to music, eventually becoming a composer, director, and keyboardist. Under his leadership, Tumbao Habana has carved out a respected place in Havana’s vibrant timba scene, blending styles like timba, salsa, mambo-rap, and orchestrated rumba, while maintaining a strong appeal to dancers. The band is known for its dynamic live performances and has released several albums, including *Tumbao Habana* (2000) and *Ese Huevo Quiere Sal* (2002), with plans for more. Pascualito also has a knack for discovering new talent, helping many young musicians break into Havana's music circuit and international tours.

Tumbao Habana performs regularly in Havana’s Casas de la Música and other venues, earning a dedicated following with their energetic and skillful shows. The group features a diverse horn section, percussion, and multiple vocalists, with Pascualito himself sometimes stepping away from the keyboard to sing or join the coro. Their repertoire includes hits popular in Cuba and with timba aficionados worldwide, like *Johana* and *La Familia Cubana*. With over two decades of musical activity and recent releases such as *2da Temporada* and *Son 20 Ná Má*, Pascualito Cabrejas y su Tumbao Habana continue to celebrate and evolve Cuban dance music traditions with infectious style and energy.