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Guillermo Rubalcaba is the director and founder of the legendary Charanga Rubalcaba. He is considered - together with Ruben Gonzalez - to be one of Cuba's best pianists. Guillermo is also a member of a reputable musical dynasty that includes his sons Jesus (piano) and William (bass), who play in his band, and the jazz prodigy Gonzalo Rubalcaba.

The veteran pianist continues to preserve the finest traditions of popular Cuban music. Guillermo at the moment is the guest pianist at most of the live concerts of the Buena Vista Social Club and has also worked with Afro Cuban all Stars and Soneros De Verdad.

Guillermo Rubalcaba was born on January 10, 1927, in Pinar del Rio. He has dedicated over 50 years of his life to creating and performing the best Cuban music. While living in his native province of Pinar del Rio he toured with his brother's Monte Carlo jazz band, Ases del Ritmo, and Eden Pinareño.

In 1962, Guillermo Rubalcaba founded La Charanga Rubalcaba.