Clave y Guaguancó is a Cuban group renowned for preserving the traditions of Afro-Cuban rumba, a genre infused with the rhythms of drums and vocal chants that find their roots in the island's rich African cultural heritage. The ensemble, which was formed in Havana during the mid-1980s, has since become a bastion of this traditional musical style, educating and enthralling audiences both in Cuba and internationally with their authentic performances. Their name itself reflects the fundamental components of rumba music: 'Clave' refers to the two-stick percussion instrument that keeps the essential beat, and 'Guaguancó' is one of the main rumba styles, known for its intricate rhythms and flirtatious dance component.

Through their illustrious career, Clave y Guaguancó has been committed not only to performance but also to the transmission of their cultural legacy, giving workshops and lectures about rumba's history and techniques. Their releases, such as "Iyawo," "La Rumba Que No Termina," and "Noche De La Rumba," showcase their mastery of rumba's hypnotic rhythms and their talent in storytelling through music. These works stand as a testament to the group's role as cultural ambassadors of rumba, which is not only a musical form but a living dialogue between past and present in Cuban society. Clave y Guaguancó continues to captivate the hearts of traditional music enthusiasts and plays an instrumental role in ensuring the vitality and continuity of rumba for future generations.