For more than 80 years and in over 35 nations around the world, the Septeto Nacional Ignacio Piñeiro de Cuba has been the greatest and first champion of the traditional sound of the Cuban Son. From the unmistakable twang of the tres to the smoky vocals of Eugenio Rodriquez "Raspa", it is impossible to resist the infectious rhythms of this celebrated ensemble. Directed by Raspa and Frank Oropesa "El Matador", the SNC performs some of the most treasured and well-known Cuban songs in the tradition of Ignacio Piñeiro Martinez, legendary founder of the Septeto Nacional's first incarnation in 1927. The group's exceptional musicianship and artisty is firmly rooted in the musical explosion of Cuban Son that took place during the 1920's and 30's, evoking the nostalgic elegance of the dancing ballrooms and clubs of the era. ... read full bio

For more than 80 years and in over 35 nations around the world, the Septeto Nacional Ignacio Piñeiro de Cuba has been the greatest and first champion of the traditional sound of the Cuban Son. From the unmistakable twang of the tres to the smoky vocals of Eugenio Rodriquez "Raspa", it is impossible to resist the infectious rhythms of this celebrated ensemble. Directed by Raspa and Frank Oropesa "El Matador", the SNC performs some of the most treasured and well-known Cuban songs in the tradition of Ignacio Piñeiro Martinez, legendary founder of the Septeto Nacional's first incarnation in 1927. The group's exceptional musicianship and artisty is firmly rooted in the musical explosion of Cuban Son that took place during the 1920's and 30's, evoking the nostalgic elegance of the dancing ballrooms and clubs of the era.