Palenke Arts proudly presents award-winning singer-songwriter Ronkalunga from Baracoa/Guantánamo, Cuba. He will be performing in concert with fellow Cuban masters Carlitos Medrano (congas/cajón), Ernesto Mazar Kindelán (stand-up bass/vocals), El Niche (trumpet), Julio de la Cruz (piano) and Venezuelan guitar virtuoso Carlos Caminos.

Ronaldo Rodríguez Hernández, born in eastern Cuba, the cradle of soneros and trovadores, founded: Ronkalunga in 2018 as a tribute to his African and Caribbean roots. Blending traditional Cuban sounds with global genres like reggae, rock, funk, and pop, Ronkalunga creates a vibrant fusion of changüí, bolero, and trova. The result is a fresh, yet rooted sound that bridges cultures, honors heritage, and speaks to an international audience.