King Changó is a Latin ska band from New York City, New York with roots in Venezuela. Its name comes from Changó, the Afro-Cuban god of war.. Kingchango.com, Retrieved December 11, 2006.
José Andrés Blanco (Blanquito Man) died on November 16, 2017, due to complications from colon cancer. In 2020, Blanco's brother and former keyboardist, Luis Eduardo Blanco (Negrito Man) reformed the band as a three-piece and has continued to tour under the King Changó name.
Members José Andrés Blanco, (Blanquito Man) – vocals and percussion Ruben Verde – guitars Luis Eduardo Blanco, (Negrito Man) – keyboard, cuatro and percussion Luis Jesús Ruiz, (El Pulpo) – drums and percussion Miguel Oldenburg – guitar Fernando Vélez – percussion Martin Adrian Cunningham, (Martín Perna) – tenor saxophone Mike Wagner – trombone and guitar Andy Shaw – bass Glenda Lee – bass Jason Anderson, (Willie Dinamita) Vincent Veloso saxophone, trumpet, trombone, flute Ramón Nova Rodney Shelby Siau – trumpet Efrain Jurado Olivares, (Cachorro) – keyboard Jason Seymour – trombone Candice Cannabis (Blonde Phantom) – vocals Ray Lugo – vocals
Discography Albums King Changó (1996) The Return of El Santo (2000)
Compilations Silencio=Muerte: Red Hot + Latin – "Quien Quiera Que Seas" (English: "Whoever You Are") with Geggy Tah (1997) Outlandos D'Americas: A Rock En Espanol Tribute To The Police – "Venezuelan in New York" (a cover of Englishman in New York by Sting) (2000) Putamaya Presents Mo' Vida!- "Melting Pot" (2000) Moon Records presents: 100% Latin Ska Vol.1 - "Latin Ska" (1995)
References
External links
King Changó at Gale Group King Changó at Instagram