Cuban chanteuse recorded a love letter to the Pearl of the Antilles, is the second album track penned by the late Alberto Pantaleon Hernandez
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Miami, FL – July 11, 2025 – Miami’s premier Cuban folk music ambassadors Cortadito will release a third track off their new full-length release Guajiro Triangle on July 25 titled “Guajira En La Madrugada“. Written by bassist Alberto Pantaleon’s father Alberto Pantaleon Hernandez, the single is the second penned by late Cuban composer and features guest vocals by the Havana powerhouse Aymée Nuviola.
“Guajira” was recorded by Guillermo Rodriguez Bravo, and band co-founder and tresero Jose Elias, and mixed by Carlos “El Loco” Bedoya (Beyoncé), Enrique Iglesias). The track is a sublimely tropical Son carried by Nuviola’s velvety vocal and Roniel Vega’s steely trumpet. Pantaleon and percussionist Pacha Portundo provide a solid rhythmic bed over which Elias’ tres, and Franklin Reytor‘s arrangement smoothly glide under the “guajira, te quiero cantar mi tonada” coro.
“Recording this song has been one of those experiences that one treasures profoundly,” says Nuviola. “Not just because of the level of artistry, the respect with which they play each note, and the authenticity they bring to their traditional Cuban music. For me, it was a privilege to put my little bit into a project that doesn’t just honor our past but gives life to our musical inheritance for the new generation.”
“La Sonera del Mundo” Aymée Regla Nuviola Suárez is a Cuban singer, pianist, composer, and actress. She’s a Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY winner who started her musical journey early, playing piano at age three and receiving classical training at the Manuel Saumell Conservatory. Born into a musical family in Havana, Nuviola is celebrated for her work in Cuban contemporary jazz and timba, a dance-inspired fusion genre she helped pioneer. She has also recorded with Cuban icons like NG La Banda, Irakere, and Gonzalo Rubalcaba, and has released five timba albums, including her latest, Bonche.
“Aymeé is a great friend and has collaborated with the band for a few years. We always revel in the chance to work with her,” says Elias. “I’m delighted that she lent her superb vocals to this song, and we look forward to sharing the video with our fans. Our thanks to the wonderful team at Hoy Como Ayer for hosting the video shoot.”
The accompanying video was shot by Adrian Gonzalez (Oigovision) and edited by Elias. It will also be released on July 25 through the band’s YouTube Channel.
The first two album singles “A Yemayá” (with Nestor Torres) and “Aqui Te Traigo Me Son” have been well received by critics and fans alike, amassing new followers and thousands of views and streams. The band was recently featured on NPR‘s Alt Latino podcast, and is gaining momentum in various foreign markets like Mexico, Colombia, France, and Spain.
Cortadito is getting ready for a regional east coast tour of various states, including New York, North Carolina, West Virginia, Florida, and more to be announced.
For more information about the band and the recording, visit linktr.ee/CortaditoSon.
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