El Cucalambe
NEWS   El Cucalambe records with Lord Tiger, an indie label located in Los Angeles, California, USA
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A Cuban born, American raised Singer-Songwriter who sings songs about the beauty of the land and the concept of Patria.

Un canta-autor nacido en Santiago de Cuba y criado en America que trova sobre la belleza de la tierra y el concepto de Patria.
Why this name?
Inspired by the poems of Cuban poet 'El Cucalambe' and also by 'Los Versos Sencillos' - the 'Simple Verses' of the great Cuban poet, Jose Marti.
Do you play live?
Los Angeles area
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It exposes new music to many people.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
If enticing enough or if Lord Tiger sold our contract... - I'm happy at Indie Lord Tiger
Band History:
I've been working on these songs all my llife and they are finally coming together-
Your influences?
Cuban guajiras and The Beatles
Equipment used:
Digital Performer
Anything else...?
The band: Xavier Calvera, voice, guitar, tres, bass, some keys. Roberto Gutierrez, congas, timbales and minor percussion. Sue McRoberts, keys and graphic design.

All songs written by Xavier Calvera and c2006 Lord Tiger.
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