Cortadito lanzará su nuevo sencillo y video “Guajira En La Madrugada” junto a Aymée Nuviola el 25 de julio

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La cantante cubana grabó una carta de amor a la Perla de las Antillas, es el segundo tema del álbum escrito por el fallecido Alberto Pantaleón Hernández.

 Miami, FL – July 16, 2025 – Cortadito, los principales embajadores de la música folclórica cubana en Miami, lanzarán el 25 de julio el tercer sencillo de su nuevo álbum, Guajiro Triangle, titulado “Guajira En La Madrugada “. Escrito por Alberto Pantaleón Hernández, padre del bajista Alberto Pantaleón, el sencillo es el segundo del fallecido compositor cubano e incluye la participación vocal de la poderosa voz habanera Aymée Nuviola.

“Guajira” fue grabada por Guillermo Rodríguez Bravo y por el cofundador de la banda y tresero José Elías, y mezclada por Carlos “El Loco” Bedoya (Beyoncé, Enrique Iglesias). El tema es un son sublime y tropical, impulsado por la aterciopelada voz de Nuviola y la firme trompeta de Roniel Vega. Pantaleón y el percusionista Pacha Portuondo aportan una sólida base rítmica sobre la cual el tres de Elías y el arreglo de Franklin Reytor se deslizan suavemente bajo el coro “guajira, te quiero cantar mi tonada”.

“Grabar esta canción ha sido una de esas experiencias que una atesora profundamente,” dice Nuviola. “No solo por el nivel artístico, el respeto con el que tocan cada nota y la autenticidad que traen a la música cubana tradicional. Para mí fue un privilegio poner mi granito de arena en un proyecto que no solo honra nuestro pasado, sino que le da vida a nuestra herencia musical para las nuevas generaciones.”

“La Sonera del Mundo” Aymée Regla Nuviola Suárez es una cantante, pianista, compositora y actriz cubana. Ganadora de un GRAMMY Latino y un GRAMMY, comenzó su carrera musical desde muy temprana edad, tocando el piano a los tres años y recibiendo formación clásica en el Conservatorio Manuel Saumell. Nacida en una familia de músicos en La Habana, Nuviola es reconocida por su trabajo en el jazz cubano contemporáneo y la timba, un género bailable de fusión que ella ayudó a impulsar. También ha grabado con íconos cubanos como NG La Banda, Irakere y Gonzalo Rubalcaba, y ha lanzado cinco álbumes de timba, incluido su más reciente, Bonche.

“Aymée es una gran amiga y ha colaborado con la banda durante algunos años. Siempre disfrutamos la oportunidad de trabajar con ella,” comenta Elías. “Me alegra que haya prestado su magnífica voz para esta canción, y esperamos compartir el video con nuestros seguidores. Nuestro agradecimiento al maravilloso equipo de Hoy Como Ayer por acoger la grabación del video.”

El video fue grabado por Adrián González (Oigovision) y editado por Elías. También se estrenará el 25 de julio a través del canal de YouTube de la banda.

Los dos primeros sencillos del álbum, “A Yemayá” (con Néstor Torres) y “Aquí Te Traigo Mi Son“, han tenido una excelente acogida tanto de la crítica como de los fans, consiguiendo nuevos seguidores y miles de visualizaciones y reproducciones. La banda apareció recientemente en el podcast Alt Latino de NPR y está ganando popularidad en varios mercados extranjeros como México, Colombia, Francia y España.

Cortadito se prepara para una gira regional por la costa este de Estados Unidos, que incluirá paradas en Nueva York, Carolina del Norte, Virginia Occidental, Florida y más por anunciar.

Para más información sobre la banda y la grabación, visita: linktr.ee/CortaditoSon.

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Electric Piquete lanzará el sencillo y video “Muévete Con Ganas” junto a MannySwagg el 25 de julio

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Una apasionada carta de amor a Miami: el nuevo tema celebra la diversidad y el multiculturalismo. El audio ya está disponible en plataformas digitales, y el video se estrena el 25 de julio en YouTube.

Miami, FL – 15 de julio de 2025 – Recién nombrado “Mejor Acto Musical” según los lectores del Miami New Times, Electric Piquete se prepara para lanzar el tercer sencillo y video de su álbum de larga duración de 2024 Azabache, titulado “Muévete Con Ganas”. El tema cuenta con la participación del cantante, compositor y percusionista MannySwagg en la voz principal. El video fue concebido y dirigido por Christopher Tijerino (Cr38te Media), y se filmó en diversas locaciones de Miami, incluyendo el icónico Ball & Chain en La Pequeña Habana. El estreno será el 25 de julio en el canal de YouTube de la banda.

“Me dejé llevar por la vibra de los sketches de Que Pasa USA fusionándose con un remix al estilo ‘Conga’ de Miami Sound Machine,” comenta Swagg. “Fondos de neón se mezclan con Carnaval—balseros bailando por Miami Beach y Hialeah—evocando la diáspora, el exilio y la experiencia multicultural, todo en el marco de una auténtica historia miamense.”

Nacido en La Habana, Cuba, Swagg lidera su grupo La Creación, y ha colaborado previamente con Sol + The Tribu, BarrioActivo, Diana Fuentes y Jorge Luis Chacín, entre otros. Es autor de la letra y la melodía vocal de “Muévete”, mientras que el guitarrista de Electric Piquete, Chris Correoso, compuso la música original.

Inicialmente titulado “Cheque Sin Fondo”, el tema fue grabado durante las sesiones del álbum Azabache en 2022. La banda siempre sintió que la pieza ganaría fuerza con una voz tradicional. Tras años de escuchar a Swagg en la escena musical de Miami—y luego de un encuentro fortuito en una gira por Carolina del Norte—el cofundador y bajista de la banda, Michael Mut, lo invitó a colaborar. Luego de una actuación explosiva como invitado en el evento Miami Beach OnStage del verano 2023, la alianza quedó sellada.

Inicialmente titulado “Cheque Sin Fondo”, el tema fue grabado durante las sesiones del álbum Azabache en 2022. La banda siempre sintió que la pieza ganaría fuerza con una voz tradicional. Tras años de escuchar a Swagg en la escena musical de Miami—y luego de un encuentro fortuito en una gira por Carolina del Norte—el cofundador de la banda, Michael Mut, lo invitó a colaborar. Luego de una actuación explosiva como invitado en el evento Miami Beach OnStage del verano 2023, la alianza quedó sellada.

“Muévete” fue coescrito por el saxofonista Robert Smiley y cuenta con aportes de Ed Rosado (batería, percusión, arreglos), Mut (bajo), Charles Gardner (teclados), Raymond Ayala (congas) y Julian Cifuentes (trompeta). La grabación, mezcla y masterización estuvieron a cargo de Ferny Coipel en Shack North Studios (Hialeah) y Zach Ziskin. Tijerino también colaboró en el video del primer sencillo “Chunk” y ayudó a dar vida visual al concepto del nuevo video.

Fundado en el verano de 2007, Electric Piquete es una banda ganadora en dos ocasiones del premio “Mejor Banda Latina” del Miami New Times (2009 y 2015). Reflejando la rica diversidad cultural de su ciudad natal, su estilo musical combina elementos de rock, jazz, funk, ritmos afrocaribeños, progresivos y R&B.

Fotos en alta resolución y la portada del álbum están disponibles aquí.

Para más información, visita linktr.ee/ElectricPiquete

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Electric Piquete to release “Muevete Con Ganas” single and video featuring MannySwagg on July 25

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Audio for vivid love letter to Miami serves as a rhythmic celebration of diversity and multiculturalism and is already streaming, visuals to debut on YouTube

Miami, FL – July 15, 2025 –  Fresh off being named the Miami New Times “Best Musical Act” in the Readers’ Choice poll, Electric Piquete are set to release the third single and video from their 2024 full length Azabache titled “Muevete Con Ganas”. The song features singer / songwriter / percussionist MannySwagg on lead vocals and the video was co-conceived and directed by Christopher Tijerino (Cr38te Media). Shot on location throughout Miami and at the world-famous Ball & Chain in Little Havana, the new piece drops July 25 on the band’s YouTube Channel.

“I got led by the feeling of Que Pasa USA skits blending into a Miami Sound Machine “Conga” style remix,” says Swagg. “Neon flooring meets Carnaval, Balseros dancing through Miami Beach and Hialeah bringing the diaspora, exile, and multi-cultural experience, and setting the mood for just the right Miami story.” 

Born in Havana, Cuba, Manny fronts his own group called La Creación, but has previously collaborated with Sol + The Tribu, BarrioActivo, and Diana Fuentes and Jorge Luis Chacin, among others. Swagg wrote the lyrics and vocal melody, while Electric Piquete guitarist Chris Correoso composed the original song.

Originally titled “Cheque Sin Fondo”, the band recorded the song during the sessions that led to Azabache during 2022 but had always felt it would be enhanced by proper vocals from a traditional singer. Having seen and heard MannySwagg around the Miami scene for years and after a chance run-in on tour in North Carolina, band co-founder Michael Mut approached the front man about a possible collaboration. Following an incendiary guest spot with the band live during a summer 2023 Miami Beach OnStage performance, the table was set for the collaboration.

“Muevete” was co-written by band saxophonist Robert Smiley, and features contributions from Ed Rosado (drums / percussion / arrangement), Mut (bass), Charles Gardner (keyboards), Raymond Ayala (congas), and Julian Cifuentes (trumpet). It was engineered, recorded, and mixed by Ferny Coipel at the Shack North Studios in Hialeah, and mastered by Zach Ziskin. Tijerino also worked with the band on the video for the first single “Chunk” and helped to visualize and bring the video concept to life.

Founded in the summer of 2007, Electric Piquete is also a two-time winner of the Miami New Times “Best Latin Band” award-winning Latin funk outfit (2009 and 2015). Their influences are as diverse as the Miami region that birthed them, ranging from rock to jazz spiced with everything in between: funk, Afro-Caribbean, progressive and R&B. High resolution photos of the band and the album cover are available here.

For more information, visit linktr.ee/ElectricPiquete.

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Cortadito to release new “Guajira En La Madrugada” single and video featuring Aymée Nuviola July 25

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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Elsten Torres releases “Vive” from upcoming Vice Versa album

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Ska-tinged collaborative single part of a seven-song project centered on celebrating life with intention and purpose

Miami, FL – April 29, 2025 – Singer / songwriter Elsten Torres is back with a simple, yet affirmative message: live. Now streaming, “Vive” is the first single from the upcoming album Vice Versa, a seven-song project centered on celebrating life with intention and purpose. This debut single channels the fierce joy of taking back your life and searching for meaning in uncertain times.

The project began just before the pandemic, initially under the working title “Los Reggae Monks”, when Elsten joined forces with longtime collaborators Emil Temeltas and Raul Ramirez to co-write and co-produce the songs. After a long pause, Elsten revived the project with acclaimed producer JP Gasca of SpiralMonkey Productions, breathing new life into its message of joy, resilience, and creative renewal.

“‘Vive'”is a reminder to embrace the present and live with joy, purpose, and meaning,” says the two-time GRAMMY award nominee and two-time BMI award winner Torres. “It encourages listeners to trust themselves and not let the opportunities of life, love, health, and happiness slip away. Uplifting and sincere, it’s a call to fully live – right here, right now.”

“Vive”, mixed by Carlos “El Loco” Bedoya (Beyoncé, Mick Jagger, Enrique Iglesias) and mastered by Hernan Ascóniga, is an infectious, uptempo ska track infused with vintage rock guitars, Motown-style horns, and reggae-inspired female choruses. The warm, vibrant energy blends retro influences with a fresh, modern edge. The result is a feel-good, rootsy anthem with an undeniable groove.

Filmed in Boca Raton, FL at Sapphire Studios, the accompanying video features Elsten in a performance setting along with some visual concepts that match the themes represented in song. Directed and edited by Daniel Barrocas, the video premiered April 25 on the artist’s YouTube channel. 

Vice Versa will mark Elsten’s 13th full length release, a career spanning several decades and continents, and coloring a wide spectrum of musical styles, including Latin rock, Rockabilly, and Cuban Son. Torres is managed by MFM+ Entertainment. Torres will embark on a promotional tour of Spain soon, including a May 14 stop in Madrid.

For more information, visit Elsten.info.

ABOUT ELSTEN TORRES

Elsten Torres is a trailblazing, bilingual artist and one of the architects of the 90s alternative Latin rock movement in the U.S., with a dynamic career spanning over three decades. Known for his genre-bending style and emotional songwriting in both English and Spanish, he boasts two GRAMMY nominations, two BMI Awards, and six Billboard Top Ten hits – including a five-week #1.

From his explosive debut with Revolucion as Fulano De Tal to signing with BMG/Sony and Warner Chappell, Elsten has consistently redefined Latin music. With a rich discography including Nocturno, Real Artificial, and the upcoming Vice Versa, he continues to evolve, inspire, and electrify audiences around the world.

Some of the great artists and producers he’s worked with include David Bisbal, Ricky Martin, Elvis Costello, Alejandra Guzman, Aleks Syntek, Julio Iglesias, Jr., Luis Fonsi, John Rich, Marshall Crenshaw, Michael Peterson, Oscar de Leon, Sebastian Krys, Desmond Child, Rodolfo Castillo, and Cacharro Lopez 

To learn more, navigate to Elsten.info.

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Electric Piquete release second single and video from Azabache titled “Guayabera”

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Animated video celebrates the famous Hispanic clothing item with a boy-meets-girl storyline that salutes the local historic landmark Ball & Chain

Miami, FL – March 28, 2025 – The award-winning Latin funk / fusion outfit Electric Piquete has dropped a new video today, Friday, March 28, their second from the recently-released full-length recording Azabache. “Guayabera”, written by guitarist Chris Correoso and trumpet player Rich Dixon, includes a video treatment written by bassist Michael Mut, and animation and editing by Youssef Mostafa. The song is available on all streaming platforms, and the video is running on the band’s YouTube page.

“The basic idea for the song has been around for several years and I am glad that we got a chance to record and release it on our new album,” says Mut. “What started out as a taunt against a certain bandmember who disliked the traditional Cuban garb has turned into one of our finest recordings and musical representations yet. We are grateful to have found Youssef online and were able to work with him on the animation.”

Formed in 2007, Electric Piquete were named “Best Latin Band” by the Miami New Times in 2009 and 2015. They have performed at virtually every major festival and venue in South Florida, as well as at numerous private and corporate events. They have also appeared at several major regional music festival events throughout the years, including the Clearwater Jazz Festival, the Shakori Hills Festival of Music and Dance, and the Orange Blossom Jamboree.  

The video represents the band’s third overall, following the release of “Chunk” in September, and one for “Cut Me Loose” (featuring Maco Monthervil), which was shot in 2016. The latter was filmed in part on the Ball & Chain Pineapple Stage, the giant fruit-shaped raised platform located in the patio of the Little Havana hotspot, and both make an appearance in the new video.

Ball & Chain bar and lounge and the building it occupies offers a history as colorful and as fascinating as any structure on that portion of Calle Ocho, an area increasingly considered to be the center of Little Havana. The band has performed there many times throughout the years, including during the annual Ball & Chain Music Festival during several iterations, and during a 2016 “Piquete Sessions” mini-residency.

The up-tempo Latin groove of “Guayabera” stands out in stark contrast to the other cuts on the album, including the mid-tempo funk of the first single and the opening track “Salvo”, the heavy sonic landscape that is “Paindemic”, and tribal leanings of “S.A.C.A.” The song was recorded and engineered by Ferny Coipel at the Shack North Studios, the guitars by Correoso at Layland Studio.

Mixed by Grammy-winning producer and engineer Carlos “El Loco” Bedoya (Beyoncé, Mick Jagger, Enrique Iglesias), the song was mastered by Zach Ziskin. This summer, the band plans a third single and video release for “Muevete Con Ganas” featuring MannySwagg. More details are coming soon.

For more information and additional links to the band, visit linktr.ee/ElectricPiquete.

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Cortadito to release second single from upcoming Guajiro Triangle full-length “Aqui Te Traigo Mi Son”

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New song from award-winning Cuban folk group streams on all platforms March 21, band to celebrate at Hoy Como Ayer same night

Miami, FL – March 5, 2025 – Miami’s leading Cuban folk music ambassadors Cortadito will release “Aqui Te Traigo Mi Son” on March 21st, the second single of their upcoming album The Guajiro Triangle. Written by the late Alberto Pantaleon Hernandez and arranged by Franklin Reytor, the song features Humberto Upierre on lead vocals and Cuban pianist Michelle Fragoso.

The song opens with a memorable hook lead by Roniel Vega’s trumpet, which gives way to the catchy chorus and several sultry traditional sonero verses by Upierre. With a solid Cuban son rhythm provided by bassist Alberto Pantaleon and percussionist Pacha Portundo, the number soars into Vega’s and Fragoso’s masterfully executed solos. “Aqui Te Traigo Mi Son” was recorded by Guillermo Rodriguez Bravo and group founder Jose Elias and mixed by Carlos “El Loco” Bedoya (Beyoncé, Enrique Iglesias).

“I’m very happy that the band has chosen to interpret, and record one of my father’s songs,” says Pantaleon. “He wrote more than 200 of them, I personally know 30 to 40, and the rest are available as karaoke tracks internationally through ASCAP.” Born and raised in San Antonio de Río Blanco, Cuba, the bassist studied the instrument under Irakere’s Carlos del Puerto, has performed with Chucho Valdes, Diego Cigala, Armando Manzanero, and Yuri, and toured with Eliades Ochoa and the Afro–Cuban Allstars.

The accompanying video is a performance piece set at Hoy Como Ayer, the legendary Little Havana hotspot, shot by Adrian Gonzalez (Oigovision) and edited by producer Jose Elias. It will be released at 12 p.m. EST on March 21 through the band’s YouTube Channel.

The release comes on the heels of the band’s first single “A Yemayá”, which dropped on February 7 with an accompanying video. That song, a vibrant homage to the Afro-Cuban goddess of the sea, features Latin GRAMMY-winning flautist Nestor Torres and showcases the band’s signature Cuban son sound. 

Additional singles are to be announced; the full-length drops in May and will be available on vinyl and all streaming platforms. The band plans a celebration at Hoy Como Ayer (2212 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135) on the night of the release, beginning at 9 p.m. More information and tickets are available online here.

For more information, visit CortaditoMusic.com.

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Cortadito Unveils First Single “A Yemayá” from Upcoming Album Release Guajiro Triangle

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Miami’s award-winning Cuban folk group releases a new song and video featuring Nestor Torres on February 7

Miami, FL – January 15, 2025 – Renowned Cuban folk ensemble Cortadito will release “A Yemayá”, the first single from their upcoming album Guajiro Triangle, on February 7. Written by co-founder Julio Cesar Rodriguez, this vibrant homage to Yemayá – the Afro-Cuban goddess of the sea – features Latin GRAMMY-winning flautist Nestor Torres and showcases the band’s signature Cuban Son sound. 

This irresistibly danceable first single opens with a duet between Tony Perigo‘s trumpet and Torres’ flute before swaying into a rich groove by percussionist Pacha Portundo and Alberto Pantaleon‘s upright bass. Co-founder Jose Elias’ tres and tumbao provide the perfect counterpoint to Rodriguez’s velvety vocals, delivering pure rhythmic magic.

The accompanying video, directed by Adrian Gonzalez (Oigovision) and edited by Elias, brings the song to life in Coconut Grove, featuring dancer Marisol Blanco in traditional Yemayá attire. The song was recorded by Guillermo Rodriguez Bravo and Elias and mixed by Carlos “El Loco” Bedoya (Beyoncé, Enrique Iglesias).

“I wrote the song during a moment of reflection by the ocean,” says Rodriguez. “I asked Yemayá for guidance, releasing my doubts and fears to the water. Her protection inspired the message: trust her, and she will provide.” The single is the first from the group’s debut album due to be released in May 2025 on the Afro Roots Recording label. 

For more information, visit CortaditoMusic.com. 

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Miami’s Electric Piquete release their first-ever full-length “Azabache”

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Eight Latin funk originals and one cover now streaming everywhere – CD features a bonus track

Miami, FL – September 20, 2024 – Award-winning Miami-based Latin funk “fusionistas” Electric Piquete have finally delivered on a promise made some time ago. The band’s new recording Azabache, a full-length collection of new and mostly instrumental music, is now streaming on all platforms and available on CD through Bandcamp.

The first single off Azabache is titled “Chunk“, a mid-tempo funk number mixed by Grammy-winning producer and engineer Carlos “El Loco” Bedoya (Beyoncé, Mick Jagger, Enrique Iglesias). The accompanying video is directed and edited by Christopher Tijerino from CR38TE MEDIA, and serves as a re-introduction to the group, capturing them in both rehearsal and performance settings. The video can be viewed on the band’s YouTube page.

“The new album is meant to be a musical azabache, a salve for what ills our world, a statement of joy and groove put forth in the universal language of music,” says Michael Mut, band co-founder, bassist, and album executive producer. “We hope to provide listeners with a temporary escape from the mortal realm, and an invitation to the spiritual.” 

The word Azabache means black amber or jet and finds its origins in the Andalusian region of Spain. Its value and use as jewelry trace back to ancient Rome, and its modern use to Cuban culture, where it is meant to ward off negative energies. Azabaches are also said to protect wearers from fear, indecisiveness, and evil.

Album standouts include the up-tempo Latin groove of “Guayabera” (also mixed by Bedoya), “Muevete Con Ganas“, a collaboration featuring the vocal and lyrical contributions of Miami-based singer / songwriter MannySwagg. The track has been around as a fully realized instrumental song since 2009, and the group decided to join forces with the frontman after a particularly energetic stage performance in Miami Beach in the summer of 2023.

“Timeless Faith” puts congero Raymond Ayala and his smooth Puerto Rican / Spanish rap flow front and center. “S.A.C.A.” is another musical idea that has been around for some time, and this effort finally gave the band a chance to commit it to tape.

“Viva Tirado“, the Gerald Wilson / Fania Allstars standard, has long been a part of the band’s live repertoire and helped initially seed the group. It appeared on a mixtape Rosado created for Mut in the early 1990s.

The CD version of the release contains a bonus track, a cover of the Badfinger song “Matted Spam“, which was first issued in 2023 on the Y&T Music compilation Shine On: a Tribute to Pete Ham.

Independently released, the record was engineered and co-mixed by long-time collaborator Ferny Coipel. Mut along with band co-founder Ed Rosado and guitarist Chris Correoso co-produced the album.

Formed in the summer of 2007, Electric Piquete is a two-time Miami New Times “Best Latin Band” award-winning Latin funk outfit. Their influences are as diverse as the Miami region that birthed them, ranging from rock to jazz spiced with everything in between: funk, Afro-Caribbean, progressive, and R&B.

High-resolution photos of the band and the album cover are available here.

For more information, visit ElectricPiquete.com.

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Electric Piquete celebrate their new album Azabache with events in Miami-Dade and Broward

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New single and video for “Chunk” to debut at Skatebird in Miami September 20, followed by a performance at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach September 25

Miami, FL – September 6, 2024 – Award-winning Miami-based Latin funk “fusionistas” Electric Piquete will finally deliver on a promise set some time ago. The band is preparing to release a full-length recording of new and mostly instrumental music and plans to celebrate throughout the South Florida community in the days immediately after.

Azabache will be released digitally on all platforms September 20, with a video premiere for the first single “Chunk”, a mid-tempo funk number mixed by Grammy-winning producer and engineer Carlos “El Loco” Bedoya (Beyoncé, Mick Jagger, Enrique Iglesias), and CD release party to take place that night at Skatebird (533 NE 83rd St, Miami, FL 33138). The video, which will stream from the band’s YouTube page, was directed and edited by Chrisopher Tijerino from CR38TE MEDIA. No cover, all ages welcome, event begins at 8 p.m.

The word Azabache means black amber or jet and finds its origins in the Andalusian parts of Spain. Its value and use as a jewelry piece trace back to ancient Rome, and modern use to Cuban culture, where it is used to ward off negative energies. Azabaches are also said to protect wearers from fear, indecisiveness, and evil.

Next, the band returns to the bandshell at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach (1111 N Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019) for a 7 to 9 p.m., free and all ages performance on Wednesday, September 25. Electric Piquete’s new album will be available for purchase at each show for $15. High resolution photos of the band and the album cover are available here.

“The new album is meant to be a musical azabache, a salve for what ills our world, a statement of joy and groove put forth in the universal language of music,” says Michael Mut, band co-founder, bassist and album executive producer. “We hope to provide listeners with a temporary escape from the mortal realm, and an invitation to the spiritual.” The band is independently issuing the recording that features 10 total tracks.

Album standouts include the up-tempo Latin groove of “Guayabera” (also mixed by Bedoya), “Muevete Con Ganas”, a collaboration featuring the vocals and lyrical contributions of Miami-based singer / songwriter MannySwagg, and “Timeless Faith”, which puts congero Raymond Ayala and his smooth Spanish rap flow front and center.

The CD version of the release will contain a bonus track, a cover of the Badfinger track “Matted Spam”, which was originally issued in 2023 on the Y&T Music compilation Shine On: a Tribute to Pete Ham.

Formed in the summer of 2007, Electric Piquete is a two-time Miami New Times Best of Miami “Best Latin Band” award-winning Latin funk outfit. Their influences are as diverse as the Miami region that birthed them, ranging from rock to jazz spiced with everything in between: funk, Afro-Caribbean, progressive and R&B.

Though mostly instrumental, the band does feature vocals and rapping on several numbers; a tight rhythm section and heavy percussion supports melodious horn play.

For more information, visit ElectricPiquete.com.

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