Los Van Van

Founded on on December 4, 1969, this big band is an institution in Cuba. Led by bassist Juan Formell, they were the pioneers of a music called "timba" which mixes traditional Cuban music with jazz, rap, funk, and pop. This is a "best of" double CD I bought here in Medellín, which I doubt is an official release, but which I consider representative of their sound up til the late 90's. They are still around, with an ever changing lineup, touring the world despite the U.S. embargo (check out the two youtube videos in Miami, directly below the songlist!!). Enjoy.

LOS VAN VAN - "Grandes Éxitos":

CD1
1l. Ya Empezó La Fiesta
2. Que Sorpresa!
3. Que Le Den Candela!
4. Sandunguera (Por Encima Del Nivel)
5. La Titimanía
6. Lo Que Dejó Sebastián
7. Azucar
8. Ahora Dime Que Me Quieres
9. El Negro No Tiene Na'
10. Recaditos No
11. Un Socio
12. Soy Normal, Natural


CD2
1. Que Tiene Van Van
2. Aquí El Que Baila Gana
3. La Shopimaniaca
4. Muévete
5. Ese Es Mi Problema
6. Tranquilo Mota
7. La Protesta de las Gallinas
8. Esto Sí Es Distinto
9. Tú, No Colabores Si No Es Contigo
10. Qué Palo Es Ese
11. Llévala a tu Vacilón
12. Solo Quería Bailar








in Miami:

"Ya Empezó La Fiesta", always the opening song:


"Sandunguera", one of their biggest hits:


Also, an early video, "Titimanía":

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