Los Guajiros is a Parisian salsa ensemble led by Venezuelan multi-instrumentalist and composer Franklin Lozada. Their repertoire spans salsa dura, merengue, bolero, guajira, and paso doble, including original compositions. The group has engaged in cultural exchanges in Venezuela, refining their technique with artists like Pibo Márquez and exploring traditional Venezuelan music with Gustavo Ovalles. Lozada, based in France since 1987, has collaborated with notable musicians such as Alexis Cárdenas, Orlando Poleo, María Teresa Chacín, and the Gipsy Kings. ([kristinakanders.com](https://www.kristinakanders.com/ewExternalFiles/Press-kit-SA-2018-English.pdf?utm_source=openai))