Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros

Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros

Keynote Speaker: Cuban Dance Band

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Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros Biography

Gerardo Contino is an award-winning multi-disciplinary artist, cultural producer, and philanthropist. A classically trained singer, Contino began performing professionally in Havana, Cuba at the age of 19. Contino has toured the world with his music and now calls New York City home. He is the founder and director of Camino al Arte, a non-profit arts organization that connects and produces cutting edge cultural and educational opportunities for young and established artists across the United States and the Caribbean.

A versatile singer and bandleader, Contino has performed with Cuban and American salsa, jazz, and big orchestra bands. In Cuba, Contino was lead singer for NG La Banda, the legendary timba and jazz band directed by Jose Luis Cortes. In the United States, Contino was a lead singer for the Max Weinberg Orchestra and Grammy-award winning Larry Harlow's Latin Legends Band. Contino has also acted and performed opera, most notably in the Peak Performances’ "Hatuey: Memory of Fire," a Yiddish-Cuban opera production.

Contino created and directed Los Habaneros, which went on to become the 2015 "Best Band in Manhattan" (WNYC/NPR), and the 2017 "Best Cuban Dance Band" (NY Latin Culture Magazine). With Los Habaneros, Contino has performed at The Kennedy Center for the Arts, Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Academy of Music, top music venues in New York City, and numerous festivals in the United States and around the world.

As a cultural producer and community organizer, Contino has created multi-disciplinary public artistic productions in the U.S. and Cuba. He received the Manhattan Community Arts Fund for his productions in 2014, 2015, and 2018. Contino has also been a board member of the National Council for the Traditional Arts since 2020.

In addition to his musical career, Contino is a graduate of the University of Havana with a law degree and holds a Master's in Law from the Benjamin Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, where he specialized in Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law.

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Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros Videos

Gerardo Contino y Los Habaneros - Millennium Stage (February 21 ...
Los Habaneros - YouTube
Gerardo Contino y Los Habaneros, Live in The Greene Space ...

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Speaking fees for Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

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Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music.

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Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros for your next private or corporate function.

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Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music. The estimated speaking fee range to book Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are McCoy Moore, Afro-Cuban All Stars and Celia Rose Gooding. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 25/11/2025.

Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros Videos

Gerardo Contino y Los Habaneros - Millennium Stage (February 21 ...
Los Habaneros - YouTube
Gerardo Contino y Los Habaneros, Live in The Greene Space ...
Gerardo Contino y Los Habaneros perform Oshún - YouTube
  • How do I book Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros speak about?

    Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music.
  • Where does Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros travel from?

    Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Gerardo Contino and Los Habaneros or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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