King Changó
King Changó is an American Latin ska and world music group formed in 1994 in New
York City, United States. The band was established by José Andrés Blanco (known
as Blanquito Man) and Rubén Verde. Their name is derived from Changó, the
Afro-Cuban Orishá of war. The ensemble expanded to eight musicians by 1996 and
incorporated genres including reggae, salsa, and cumbia. They signed with Luaka
Bop Records and released the debut album King Changó (1996). Their recordings
include the album The Return of El Santo (2000), which featured a fusion of trip
hop and ska-punk music. The group...
