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La Sonora Matancera, initially known as "Septeto Soprano," is a legendary Cuban salsa group formed in 1924 and renamed in 1932. The group gained prominence when Myrta Silva, known as "La Gorda De Oro," served as the lead singer from 1949 to 1950. On August 3, 1950, Celia Cruz joined the group, replacing Silva after her return to Puerto Rico. Cruz remained with La Sonora Matancera until 1965, later reuniting with the group for a tribute concert at Madison Square Garden 17 years later. After the death of Rogelio Martínez in 2001, the original La Sonora Matancera ceased to exist. This led to confusion, as several groups emerged claiming to be direct descendants of the original ensemble. The current iteration, guided since 2003 by pianist and composer Javier Vasquez, son of founder Paul Vasquez, has the consent of Rogelio Martinez Jr., the heir to the group's name. Based in Las Vegas, they perform across the United States and have enjoyed notable success in various locations, including Bonaire and Mexico. In 2009, they released their latest album, "There Sonora Pa' Rato." La Sonora Matancera has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as "The group with the longest duration," and remains an archetype of popular music in the continent.
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