Charanga is an ensemble that came out of Cuba, featuring the unique sound of the French flute and violins, guiro, congas, timbales, piano, bass, and vocals. Danzón evolved from European country dances, becoming Cuba’s own original dance music. From the Danzón, the Mambo, Cha Cha Cha, and Son was incorporated.
This ensemble plays a wide range of Afro-Cuban jazz styles like Mambo, Guajira, Guanguanco, Son-Montuno, and Cha Cha Cha. We also can accommodate a smaller group for your events whether it be indoors or outdoors.
This band has been playing for over 10 years throughout the Midwest. Band leader/founder has a radio show on Chicago's Home for Jazz 90.9fm on Sunday's from 4 until 6pm.
This band was amazing! They performed for my dad's retirement party and made the night very special. Everyone was talking about them afterwards. They responded well to our music requests and they were very timely and professional. I would definitely recommmend them and will book them again for future parties. Thanks Charangueo!
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These guys sounded great, perfect band for Havana Night event. Only comment would be the breaks were extensive, don't feel we necessarily got our money's worth of entertainment, especially after performers added $250 for amps, etc. Wouldn't pay that amount again.
I was photographing "Night in Havana" last night at Oak Brook the Drake and fell in love with their music! Great talent right there! Just WOW!
Excellent service
Response from Charangueo:
Thanks! We enjoyed playing for your successful wedding!
We also enjoyed playing for all the great dancers!
They played beautifully, got the folks engaged and understood the venue. Allowed people to enjoy dinner with warm background music then really got going making a memorable evening for everyone. Book these guys.
We really enjoyed having Charangueo as our live entertainment for our outdoor party. the guys were professional, played great background latin music and we all loved the sound!
Price Range: Contact for rates
Languages: Spanish
| July 29, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Retirement Party |
| June 02, 2023 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
| August 21, 2021 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
| July 18, 2021 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday Party |
| June 26, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| December 14, 2019 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
| October 12, 2019 • 8:00pm - 11:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| February 01, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
| August 12, 2017 • 8:00pm - 10:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| November 18, 2016 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Dance Party @ Carnivale |
| November 13, 2016 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Sunday Brunch |
| November 08, 2016 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Afro Cuban Jam @ Paladar |
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