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rosabestphoto Rosa y su Banda was formed in 2001 under the auspices of the ANCI (National Association of the Blind ) and has been well received by the listening public. They have a repertoire of many of their own compositions and have written original pieces in the traditional vein. Rosa y su Banda’s talented musicians are recognized at the provincial level and have been granted confirmed space in Baracoa’s Casa Cultura.

Wilfredo La O Cisneros, Tres and director.
Wilfredo has been a musician for 11 years. As a registered musician he has domination over many instruments. He is also a composer. Wilfredo has participated in five provincial musical events and two national ones.

Rosa María Gomero Belt, Clave, lead singer and group representative
Rosa was born an artist and in spite of her blindness became a composer and writer of many songs. She specializes in children’s songs and has 100 to her credit. In addition, Rosa has written 180 songs for adults. She is the most prolific composer of the group and the majority of their repertoire comes from her compositions.

Luis Fredy Mendoza Romero, Guayo

Although blind from birth, Luis is an accomplished poet and songwriter. He has been awarded prizes in a variety of festivals, specifically for the Young Pioneer Festival

Luis Enrique Labañino, Maracas

Luis has been an amateur musician since 2002. He has participated in three provincial festivals and in various municipal activities. As well as a musicians, Luis is an athlete and has won medals in both javelin and discus ANCI (National Association of the Blind) competitions.

Leonor Manuel Blet Aguirre, Percussion (bells)
Since a youngster Leonor has sung in Young Pioneer activites for the handicapped. As an ANCI (National Association of the Blind) member and a soloist, he has participated in both municipal and provincial festivals.

Oriol Suárez, Bongos
Oriol has been the percussionist for Rosa y su Banda for five years, and has been a valuable member of the group. He has gained lots of experience in this time in various festivals and music galas around Guantanamo province.

Caridad Toirac Hernández, Guitar
Caridad is a natural composer and troubadour. She has been in ten local festivals and has sung in events such as the 1st of April. She has written more than ten compositions about Baracoa city, Fidel Castro and the Cuban Revolution.

Bárbaro Romero Labañino, Bass
Barbaro has had no formal musical training, but has an excellent mastery of the bass. He has honed his skills in various festivals from Baracoa to Guantanamo.

Musical Repertoire

Título/Title of Song	Género/Type	Autor/Author
Nengón	Ritmo tradicional	Rosa María
Kiribá	Tradicional	Rosa María
Aereoplano	Tradicional	Eduardo Cuba
Cabaret	Tradicional	Eduardo Cuba
Bombo-Camará	Tradicional	Eduardo Cuba
Suqu-Suqu	Son	Rosa María
El Fiel Enamorado	Son	Miguel Matamoros
El Suave Rumor del Río	Cumbia	Rosa María
Guantanamera	Traditional	DR
La Maldad	Bolero Son	Rosa María
Una Vez Más	Bolero	Rosa María
Sí por Cuba	Son	Rosa María
Aniversario de los CDR	Son	Rosa María
Ula Ula	Son	Rosa María
Son de La Loma	Son	Miguel Matamoros
Sube Sube	Son	Miguel Matamoros
El Pandero	Son	Miguel Matamoros
El Canto de la Brisa	Guaracha	Rosa María
Una Vez Más	Bolero	Rosa María
Chan- Chan	Son	Francisco Repilado
Como un Hermano	Bolero	Rosa María
Corazón Negro	Son	Hugo Blanco
Moliendo Café	Son	Hugo Blanco
El Cafetal	Son	Laíto
El Traguito	Son	Juan Almeida Bosque
El Refrán	Son	Celina Gonzáles
Cosas que Hablan de Ti	Cumbia	Rosa María