Son Cubano
Grupo del Este with Pepito Gomez
192 Mercer St, New York, NY 10012
“José “Pepito” Gómez began his musical career in Camagüey, Cuba. His first professional gig was as lead vocalist with the legendary group Maravilla de Florida. After two years, he moved to Havana, where he joined La Charanga Latina and had his first opportunity to tour Europe and North America. Also he worked with other groups, including Pupy y Los Que Son Son, Colé-Colé, Azúcar Negra, and Compay Segundo (Buena Vista Social Club). In 2008, Gómez moved to New York City, where he would continue singing with a number of groups including Los Hacheros, led by Jacob Plasse. Later, Gómez, Plasse and Michael Eckroth formed a Cuban Big Band called Orquesta Akokán. In 2018, their self-titled new album was acclaimed across the globe and earned both Grammy as well as Latin Billboard nominations. The band is on a road for world-wide touring.”
