Bar de Paco

Bar de Paco

Yoandri Castro Max, ( Max Max) is a charismatic composer, singer and performer. He studied singing at the ISA (Instituto Superior de Arte ) in Havana studying with the teacher María Eugenia Barrios and taking master classes with the Italian teacher Emmanuela Marcante.

In 2003 as well as performing at various venues in Havana he travelled to the Dominican Republic invited by the group "Anibal Bravo and his Orchestra" where he took part in festivals and sang in the popular meringue band "Jossie Esteban and the Fifteen Patrol" and shared scenarios with artists including Johnny Ventura, Quinito Méndez, Sergio Vargas, Fernando Villalona and Juan Luis Guerra.

In 2004 he returned to Cuba and became the lead singer of group Tomezclao, recording an album called "Hibrid" and toured with the band in the UK, performing at the Glastonbury Festival and "Africa Oye" festival in Liverpool.

After his return to Cuba he sang alongside Leo Vera in "Klimax" Cuban Popular Music Orchestra, under the direction of musician and composer Giraldo Piloto Barreto.

In 2010 he participated in "100 Sones de Cuba" documentary at under the direction of Edesio Alejandro.

In 2011 he performed in the musical "Que Bola" directed by the Italian composer Tancredi Dolfus. At this time he was also being a member of the group "El Chispa y los Cómplices". In 2012 he joined the musical theatre company "Yoldance" performing in the musical "Bésame Mucho". He travelled to Mexico and sang alongside with the singer María Antonieta, for the International Fair of the state of Tabasco. He then joined "Pupy y los que Son" orchestra and toured with them in Europe, Latin America and the USA. He was with the band almost 5 years.

He also took part in the recording of the production of Johnny Ventura "Tronco Viejo" album.

Bar de Paco is his debut album after a very long and successful career.

1. Pedro Navaja: Rubén Blades: 06:26

2. Sin Regreso: Yoandri Castro ( Max Max): 0 4:00

3. El Bar de Paco: Mofini, Julio Montoro and Yoandri Castro ( Max Max): 04:40

4. Me lo dijo el café: Yoandri Castro Max (Max Max): 05:30

5. Yo no sabía que me estaba enamorando: Yoandri Castro Max (Max Max): 03:00

6. El no te hace el amor como yo: (Pedro Jesus): 06:20

7. Olvídate de esa negra: Yoandri Castro ( Max Max): 03:40

8. Quiero Olvidarla: Julio Montoro Curbelo: 03:58

9. Como es posible :Yoandri Castro Max (Max Max): 03:29

10. Vive: Julio Montoro Curbelo:04:35

All songs published by Tumi Music (editorial) Limited except Pedro Navaja which is written by Rubén Blades

To thank God and all that exists for the joy of singing, to my parents for their infinite love and sacrifice of a lifetime and to my family in general. A specail thanks go to my grandfather's soul Eulalio for the heritage of singing and to my grandfather Yayo for his love. To my usual friends, to all the people who have helped me in one way or another over these thirty-something years. To my singing teachers (María E. Barrios, María Remola and Esterlier) for their teaching. ToJulio Montoro, Ignacio R. Cervantes "El Chispa" and Cesar Pedroso "Pupy"; Thank you for the opportunity and I have the privilege of learning from you. To my brother "Juan Kemell" thank you for your friendship, love, dedication, for your presence and for your majestic musical and spiritual contributions to my album; also for your immense help and delivery. To my friend "Leo Vera" for his advice and for his acting classes every time he hears me sing and for always being there. To all the excellent musicians who have put their wisdom and heart in this my first album " Bar de Paco ". To my wife Roxy for being so aware of all my things and for supporting my defects, besides her immense support at all times, for being the accomplice of my nights and days. To my children Gaby, Max and yoyi for being my driving force, my most precious treasure and the reason why I breathe "I love them more than my own life". Thank you "Mo FINI" for your love, for trusting me, for betting on my music and for making my dreams come true. "TUMI MUSIC" THANKS, THANKS, THANKS. Thanks life.

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Album Artist

Track List

Artist:
Writer:
Ruben Blades
Publisher:
Unknown (Awaiting update)
Genre:
Salsa
Region:
Cuba
Arrangement:
Group
Tempo:
Medium fast
Artist:
Writer:
Yoandy Castro
Publisher:
Tumi Music (Editorial) Ltd
Genre:
Bachata
Region:
Cuba
Arrangement:
Group
Tempo:
Medium
Artist:
Writer:
Mo Fini
Publisher:
Tumi Music (Editorial) Ltd
Genres:
Salsa and Son
Region:
Cuba
Tempo:
Fast
Artist:
Writer:
Yoandy Castro
Publisher:
Tumi Music (Editorial) Ltd
Genres:
Salsa and Son
Region:
Cuba
Tempo:
Fast
Artist:
Writer:
Yoandy Castro
Publisher:
Tumi Music (Editorial) Ltd
Genres:
Salsa and Son
Region:
Cuba
Arrangement:
Group
Tempo:
Medium
Artist:
Writer:
Pedro Jesus Diaz Ramirez
Publisher:
Tumi Music (Editorial) Ltd
Genre:
Salsa
Region:
Cuba
Arrangement:
Group
Tempo:
Medium
Artist:
Writer:
Yoandy Castro
Publisher:
Tumi Music (Editorial) Ltd
Genres:
Salsa and Son
Region:
Cuba
Arrangement:
Group
Tempo:
Medium
Artist:
Writer:
Yoandy Castro
Publisher:
Tumi Music (Editorial) Ltd
Genres:
Salsa and Son
Region:
Cuba
Arrangement:
Group
Tempo:
Fast
Artist:
Writer:
Yoandy Castro
Publisher:
Tumi Music (Editorial) Ltd
Genres:
Salsa and Son
Region:
Cuba
Arrangement:
Group
Tempo:
Fast
Artist:
Writer:
Julio Montoro
Publisher:
Tumi Music (Editorial) Ltd
Genres:
Salsa and Son
Region:
Cuba
Tempo:
Medium