Reynaldo y Su Son de Cuba

Formerly known as “Sexteto Baragua”, the group was founded in Las Tunas, Cuba in June of 2000, where they enjoyed a long, successful run as the popular local attraction, participating in many of the most prominent music festivals on the island, including Carnavales de Las Tunas and Semana de Cultura -Trinidad. Soon after, the group moved into the town of Trinidad, one of Cuba’s most beautiful cities known for its abundance of culture and music, where they quickly became known for their professionalism and dedication to the preservation and promotion of traditional Cuban Son, at a time when musical trends were moving toward reggaeton and musica bailable (dance music). One of their biggest accomplishments came in 2004, when they earned a spot in the Guinness World Records for the World’s Longest Son. In 2009, the group underwent a musical transformation, accredited to its new director and lead vocalist, the charismatic and talented sonero Reynaldo Ríos with his energetic and amazing improvisational abilities, that set them apart from any other Cuban son ensemble currently on the Canadian latin music scene.