Grupo Polo Montañez launches timeless “Joyas del Guajiro”

Grupo Polo Montañez – Jewels of the Guajiro (Lusafrica, 2024)

Grupo Polo Montañez, consisting of former musicians of the late singer, releases a new album entitled “Joyas del Guajiro” under the label Lusafrica.

Recorded at dBega Studios in Havana, the album features ten previously unreleased songs from Polo Montañez’s repertoire, performed by his band to honor his legacy and keep his music alive. This is tasteful, irresistible and extremely addictive Cuban rural music from the mountains, pura sabrosura guajira cubana.

About the band:

After the death of Polo Montañez in 2002, the group faced the challenge of finding a singer who could preserve the spirit of their music, which led to a period of inactivity during which some members left the band.

In 2008, Yosleny Chirino joined as lead singer, bringing his extraordinary talent under the direction of Amaury Romero Borrego while respecting the group’s musical heritage.

In 2014, Gladys Pérez, known as Polo’s second voice and occasional soloist, and Pedro Morales rejoined the group, reaffirming their commitment to preserving Polo Montañez’s musical legacy.

Watch the video for La Suegra, the first single from the album:

Author: Iliana Cabrera