CHARANGA HABANERA

Charanga Habanera, led by David Calzado, has been a defining force in the evolution of Timba since the early 90s — known for its aggressive style, theatrical flair, and virtuosic musicianship.
This section features full transcriptions of their most iconic songs, including arrangements from the legendary Tirso Duarte era, who introduced a new level of harmonic depth and rhythmic innovation to the genre. Tirso’s piano tumbaos blend jazz harmony with classical technique, featuring cluster voicings, mixed gestures and contrapuntal motion, crafted with a level of sophistication indicative of a musical mind that was far ahead of its time.
Each title includes separate scores for each instrument, MIDI file of the Full arrangement including Percussion parts and an MP3 backing track. All sub-products can be purchased individually or as part of a discounted full package. Piano and Bass charts come with Note-for-Note MIDI Transcriptions, ideal for both learners and seasoned musicians.