Sierra Maestra | |
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In concert at Nuremberg, Germany, in 2010
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Background information | |
Genres | Son |
Years active | 1976–present |
Associated acts |
Juan de Marcos González Afro-Cuban All Stars ¡Cubanismo! |
Past members |
Juan de Marcos González Jesús Alemañy José Antonio "Maceo" Rodríguez |
Sierra Maestra are a Cuban band started in 1976. They sought to revive 1920's classic son, which came from the mountain range on the east of Cuba, after which the band was named.
Their members included Juan de Marcos Gonzalez—before he left to create the Afro-Cuban All Stars in 1996—José Antonio "Maceo" Rodríguez, and , who would go on to form the band ¡Cubanismo!, also in 1996.
Sierra Maestra performed at the Glastonbury Festival (UK) in 2008.