Pancho Amat y El Cabildo Del Son

Francisco “Pancho” Amat, an acknowledged master of the Cuban tres, invariably provokes comparison with tres legends like El Niño Rivera and Arsenio Rodriguéz. Born in Havana province in 1950, Amat studied music formally, founded the group Manguaré in 1971 and led it for 17 years, during which time he and his compatriots served as international cultural ambassadors. Unlike older Son singers, Amat still records and composes new material that does not feel out of place next to the classics.

His six piece band continues to be incredibly popular througout the world, and in particular Spain and Venezuela.

Listen to a sample of their music:
Flor de Panatano (mp3)
Fania (mp3)