Grupo Compay Segundo Candela Live in Quillan | Son Cubano Energy!

Grupo Compay Segundo unleashes an upbeat "Candela", the iconic son cubano blaze from Buena Vista Social Club's 1997 album, originally penned by Eliseo Grenet in 1950s Havana. I've been hooked since Ry Cooder's legendary revival! Epic Lineup Spotlight Hugo Garzon burns bright on lead vocals & maracas - pure passion! Salvador Repilado (Compay's son) anchors double bass. Félix Martínez (armónico), guitarists Nilso Arias & Yoel Matos, clarinetists Rafael Inciarte & Haskell Armenteros. Rafael Fournier ignites the rhythm on percussion - total crowd fire! "Candela" (meaning "fire") evokes steamy Havana nights, with montuno call-response that had Quillan dancing. Fan since BVSC's Carnegie Hall '98—small French venue magic rivals the legends. Full concert vibe from Occitanie! #GrupoCompaySegundo #CandelaLive #BuenaVistaSocialClub #SonCubano #RyCooder #Quillan2026 #CompaySegundo #CubanMusic #LiveConcert #Occitanie