About
GERARDO

Classically trained and with years of experience in Cuban and American salsa, jazz, and big orchestra bands, the Havana-born Gerardo Contino is a multi-talented singer and songwriter. 
 
Gerardo created Los Habaneros in 2012, which has gone on to become the "Best Band in Manhattan" (WNYC/NPR), and "Best Cuban Dance Band" (NY Latin Culture Magazine). His latest project is Afro-Latin Renaissance. 

Gerardo is also the lead-Latin singer for the Max Weinberg Orchestra, and lead vocalist for the Larry Harlow's Latin Legend's Band. own words
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"Best Band in Manhattan" (WNYC/NPR)
"Best Cuban Dance Band" (NY Latin Culture Magazine). 

The explosive Los Habaneros are a force to behold on stage. Mixing musical styles from their home in Cuba with the diversity of sounds they encountered when they made New York City their home, Los Habaneros transcend traditional musical genres to create a real fusion that provokes fans into hip-shaking abandon.
Afro-Latin Renaissance

An explosive new project based on the fusion of Afro-Latin and African-American music. Global in sound, yet distinctly New York, this ensemble, directed by Cuban singer Gerardo Contino, brings together a multi-generational and transnational group of musicians, including the 5-time Grammy award winning bassist, John Benitez, and 13-time Grammy award winning percussionist, Luisito Quintero. 

Music

Live Performances

May 2018

May 24: NYC: Lincoln Center with Los Habaneros full band

April 2018

April 28: ATLANTA: Larry Harlow and the Latin Legends

April 4: NYC: Private Event, Los Habaneros 

March 2018

March 30: NYC: Los Habaneros @ SOBs

March 10: NYC: RadioLoveFest @ Bam Cafe with Afro-Latin Renaissance
 
March 10: NYC: Queens Library @ 2pm  with Los Habaneros

February 2018

February 27: NYC: Latin Grooves with Gerardo Contino @ D'jango, Roxy Hotel 

February 18: SARATOGA, NY: With Altahabana

February 17: SARATOGA, NY: With Altahabana

​February 16: NYC: Las Tapas, Gerardo Contino Unplugged

February 9: WASHINGTON, DC: With Los Habaneros at SongByrd. Click here to purchase tickets. Seating limited.
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February 8: SARATOGA, NY: With Altahabana

​February 2: NYC: Las Tapas, Gerardo Contino Unplugged

February 1: RHODE ISLAND: Los Habaneros at Brown University
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