Roberto Fonseca

Roberto Fonseca

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A keyboard and percussion prodigy, Cuban Roberto Fonseca (b. Havana, March 29, 1975) studied music extensively before performing with the group Temperamento (1999-2004) and joining Buena Vista Social Club's second line-up. Combining the excessiveness of Cuban rhythms with hip-hop and classical music in his albums Elengo (2001) and Zamazu (2007), he has since become a major figure on the Latin jazz scene. After Akokan (2009), his festival tour led to the CD/DVD Live in Marciac, released in 2010. In 2012, the album Yo invites Cuban, African and European musicians to the same table. On the tour that followed, documented on the album At Home: Live in Marciac (2015), Roberto Fonseca teamed up with Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara. He then returns to his Afro-Cuban fundamentals on Abuc (anagram of Cuba, 2016), within a brassy septet, then invites Ibrahim Maalouf, Danay Suarez, Gema 4 and Joe Lovano to collaborate on Yesun (2019). In 2023, he presents an anthology of Cuba's musical wealth on La Gran Diversión.

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Aggua
Roberto Fonseca
Yesun
02:47
Writer: Roberto Fonseca / Composers: Roberto Fonseca
12
DESPUES
Roberto Fonseca
ABUC
03:39
Composers: Roberto Fonseca Cortes
04
7 Rayos
Roberto Fonseca
YO
05:29
Composers: Roberto Fonseca
01
La Llamada
Roberto Fonseca
Yesun
04:35
Writer: Michèle Alderete - Roberto Fonseca / Composers: Michèle Alderete - Roberto Fonseca
01
Sory
Lass
Sory
03:29
Writer: Lansana Sane / Composers: Roberto Fonseca Cortes - Alexandre Di Roberto
03
Mi Negra Ave María
Roberto Fonseca
YO
05:20
Composers: Roberto Fonseca - Mercedes Cortés
05
El Soñador Esta Cansado
Roberto Fonseca
YO
05:04
Composers: Roberto Fonseca
05
Para Que No Hables
Roberto Fonseca
Temperamento
08:27
06
Neboufo
Fatoumata Diawara
At Home
06:36
Composers: Fatoumata Diawara
01
SOWA
Fatoumata Diawara
At Home
06:54
Composers: Fatoumata Diawara
03
TUMBAO DE LA UNIDAD
Roberto Fonseca
ABUC
03:52
Composers: Roberto Fonseca Cortes
07
FAMILY
Roberto Fonseca
ABUC
04:22
Composers: Roberto Fonseca Cortes
03
Yemaya
Fatoumata Diawara
At Home
06:08
Composers: Roberto Fonseca
04
Real Family
Fatoumata Diawara
At Home
06:38
Composers: Roberto Fonseca
12
Rachel
Roberto Fonseca
YO
03:36
Composers: Ramsés Rodriguez
02
Bibisa
Roberto Fonseca
YO
04:32
Composers: Baba Sissoko
07
Gnawa Stop
Roberto Fonseca
YO
05:16
Composers: Joel Hierrezuelo
04
Por Ti
Roberto Fonseca
Yesun
05:39
Writer: Roberto Fonseca / Composers: Roberto Fonseca
11
Quien Soy Yo
Roberto Fonseca
YO
03:41
Composers: Roberto Fonseca
14
80's (Remix)
Roberto Fonseca
YO
03:56
Composers: Roberto Fonseca
05
Un Homme Qui Dort
Roberto Fonseca
Nuit parisienne à La Havane
05:03
Composers: Vincent Ségal
12
No Soy de Esos
Roberto Fonseca
Yesun
04:32
Writer: Roberto Fonseca / Composers: Roberto Fonseca
02
Connection
Fatoumata Diawara
At Home
14:01
Composers: Roberto Fonseca
10
Asi Es La Vida
Roberto Fonseca
YO
04:30
Composers: Roberto Fonseca - Mercedes Cortés
05
Clandestin
Fatoumata Diawara
At Home
07:41
Composers: Fatoumata Diawara
06
Mercedes
Roberto Fonseca
La Gran Diversión
04:58
Writer: Roberto Fonseca / Composers: Roberto Fonseca
09
JMF
Roberto Fonseca
YO
04:48
Composers: Roberto Fonseca - Mercedes Cortés
01
Contradanza del espíritu Metropole Orkest (Live)
Metropole Orkest
Contradanza del espíritu Metropole Orkest (Live)
09:21
Composers: Roberto Fonseca
02
Soul Kiss
Roberto Fonseca
Nuit parisienne à La Havane
04:10
Composers: Vincent Ségal - Vic Moan
01
80's
Roberto Fonseca
YO
06:24
Composers: Roberto Fonseca
01
CUBANO CHANT
Roberto Fonseca
ABUC
04:27
Composers: Ray Bryant
04
Oya
Roberto Fonseca
La Gran Diversión
04:47
Writer: Roberto Fonseca / Composers: Roberto Fonseca
13
Bibisa (Remix)
Roberto Fonseca
YO
04:07
Composers: Baba Sissoko
02
AFRO MAMBO
Roberto Fonseca
ABUC
03:45
Composers: Roberto Fonseca Cortes
03
Nuit Parisienne
Roberto Fonseca
Nuit parisienne à La Havane
04:36
Writer: Roberto Fonseca / Composers: Roberto Fonseca
05
Cuando Tú Bailas Pa Mi
Roberto Fonseca
La Gran Diversión
03:20
Writer: Roberto Fonseca - Carlos Calunga / Composers: Roberto Fonseca
09
Oscar Please Stop
Roberto Fonseca
La Gran Diversión
03:56
Writer: Roberto Fonseca / Composers: Roberto Fonseca
01
Yanim
Roberto Fonseca
La Gran Diversión
04:06
Writer: Roberto Fonseca / Composers: Roberto Fonseca
08
Baila Mulata
Roberto Fonseca
La Gran Diversión
03:23
Writer: Roberto Fonseca / Composers: Roberto Fonseca
06
Day
Roberto Fonseca
Nuit parisienne à La Havane
04:30
Composers: Roberto Fonseca
01
Rumbo a Tí
Roberto Fonseca
Nuit parisienne à La Havane
02:38
Composers: Roberto Fonseca
04
CONTRADANZA DEL ESPIRITU
Roberto Fonseca
ABUC
05:40
Composers: Roberto Fonseca Cortes
10
Osini
Roberto Fonseca
La Gran Diversión
03:54
Writer: Roberto Fonseca / Composers: Roberto Fonseca
02
Sal Al Malecón
Roberto Fonseca
La Gran Diversión
03:06
Writer: Roberto Fonseca / Composers: Roberto Fonseca
07
Kinka Mache
Roberto Fonseca
La Gran Diversión
03:54
Writer: Roberto Fonseca / Composers: Roberto Fonseca - Regina Carter
03
Mani Mambo
Roberto Fonseca
La Gran Diversión
02:46
Writer: Clarence Bekker / Composers: Roberto Fonseca - Roberto García López
07
Blues
Fatoumata Diawara
London Ko
02:41
Writer: Fatoumata Diawara / Composers: Fatoumata Diawara
04
Paciencia Es Lo Que Hay Que Tener
Roberto Fonseca
Nuit parisienne à La Havane
02:59
Composers: Roberto Fonseca
07
Violoncelle Pointe Noire
Roberto Fonseca
Nuit parisienne à La Havane
00:51
Composers: Vincent Ségal

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  • Discography
Albums
Nuit parisienne à La Havane
℗ 2026 Montuno Producionnes under exclusive licence to Artwork Records
30-01-2026
Nuit parisienne à La Havane
01
Rumbo a Tí
Roberto Fonseca
Nuit parisienne à La Havane
02:38
Composers: Roberto Fonseca
02
Soul Kiss
Roberto Fonseca
Nuit parisienne à La Havane
04:10
Composers: Vincent Ségal - Vic Moan
03
Nuit Parisienne
Roberto Fonseca
Nuit parisienne à La Havane
04:36
Writer: Roberto Fonseca / Composers: Roberto Fonseca
04
Paciencia Es Lo Que Hay Que Tener
Roberto Fonseca
Nuit parisienne à La Havane
02:59
Composers: Roberto Fonseca
05
Un Homme Qui Dort
Roberto Fonseca
Nuit parisienne à La Havane
05:03
Composers: Vincent Ségal
06
Day
Roberto Fonseca
Nuit parisienne à La Havane
04:30
Composers: Roberto Fonseca
07
Violoncelle Pointe Noire
Roberto Fonseca
Nuit parisienne à La Havane
00:51
Composers: Vincent Ségal
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La Gran Diversión
3ème Bureau / Wagram Music
22-09-2023
La Gran Diversión
01
Yanim
Roberto Fonseca
La Gran Diversión
04:06
Writer: Roberto Fonseca / Composers: Roberto Fonseca
02
Sal Al Malecón
Roberto Fonseca
La Gran Diversión
03:06
Writer: Roberto Fonseca / Composers: Roberto Fonseca
03
Mani Mambo
Roberto Fonseca
La Gran Diversión
02:46
Writer: Clarence Bekker / Composers: Roberto Fonseca - Roberto García López
04
Oya
Roberto Fonseca
La Gran Diversión
04:47
Writer: Roberto Fonseca / Composers: Roberto Fonseca
05
Cuando Tú Bailas Pa Mi
Roberto Fonseca
La Gran Diversión
03:20
Writer: Roberto Fonseca - Carlos Calunga / Composers: Roberto Fonseca
06
Mercedes
Roberto Fonseca
La Gran Diversión
04:58
Writer: Roberto Fonseca / Composers: Roberto Fonseca
07
Kinka Mache
Roberto Fonseca
La Gran Diversión
03:54
Writer: Roberto Fonseca / Composers: Roberto Fonseca - Regina Carter
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ABUC
(P) 2016 Montuno Producciones y Eventos, SL distributed by Altafonte
30-09-2016
ABUC
01
CUBANO CHANT
Roberto Fonseca
ABUC
04:27
Composers: Ray Bryant
02
AFRO MAMBO
Roberto Fonseca
ABUC
03:45
Composers: Roberto Fonseca Cortes
03
TUMBAO DE LA UNIDAD
Roberto Fonseca
ABUC
03:52
Composers: Roberto Fonseca Cortes
04
CONTRADANZA DEL ESPIRITU
Roberto Fonseca
ABUC
05:40
Composers: Roberto Fonseca Cortes
05
TIERRA SANTA
Roberto Fonseca
ABUC
03:46
Composers: Roberto Fonseca Cortes
06
SAGRADO CORAZON
Roberto Fonseca
ABUC
04:34
Composers: Roberto Fonseca Cortes
07
FAMILY
Roberto Fonseca
ABUC
04:22
Composers: Roberto Fonseca Cortes
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Yo
℗ 2012 Montuno Producciones y Eventos, S.L. Under exclusive license to Concord Music Group, Inc., under exclusive license to Concord Music Group, Inc.
01-01-2012
Yo
01
80's
Roberto Fonseca
Yo
06:24
Composers: Roberto Fonseca
02
Bibisa
Roberto Fonseca
Yo
04:32
Composers: Baba Sissoko
03
Mi Negra Ave María
Roberto Fonseca
Yo
05:20
Composers: Roberto Fonseca - Mercedes Cortés - Mike C. Ladd
04
7 Rayos
Roberto Fonseca
Yo
05:29
Composers: Roberto Fonseca
05
El Soñador Está Cansado
Roberto Fonseca
Yo
05:04
Composers: Roberto Fonseca
06
Chabani
Roberto Fonseca
Yo
05:11
Composers: Roberto Fonseca
07
Gnawa Stop
Roberto Fonseca
Yo
05:16
Composers: Joel Hierrezuelo
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Singles
Rumbo a Tí
℗ 2025 Montuno Producionnes under exclusive licence to Artwork Records
06-01-2026
Rumbo a Tí
01
Rumbo a Tí
Roberto Fonseca
Rumbo a Tí
02:38
Composers: Roberto Fonseca
02
Nuit Parisienne
Roberto Fonseca
Rumbo a Tí
04:36
Writer: Roberto Fonseca / Composers: Roberto Fonseca
Nuit Parisienne
℗ 2025 Montuno Producionnes under exclusive licence to Artwork Records
19-11-2025
Nuit Parisienne
01
Nuit Parisienne
Roberto Fonseca
Nuit Parisienne
04:36
Writer: Roberto Fonseca / Composers: Roberto Fonseca
Sory
Chapter Two Records / Wagram Music
02-02-2024
Sory
01
Sory
Lass
Sory
03:29
Writer: Lansana Sane / Composers: Roberto Fonseca Cortes - Alexandre Di Roberto
Mani Mambo
3ème Bureau / Wagram Music
27-04-2023
Mani Mambo
01
Mani Mambo
Roberto Fonseca
Mani Mambo
02:49
Writer: Clarence Bekker / Composers: Roberto Fonseca - Roberto García López
Featured in
London Ko
Montuno Producciones y Eventos, S.L. under exclusive license to 3ème Bureau / Wagram Music
12-05-2023
London Ko
01
Nsera
Fatoumata Diawara
London Ko
03:03
Writer: Fatoumata Diawara - Damon Albarn / Composers: Fatoumata Diawara - Damon Albarn
02
Somaw
Fatoumata Diawara
London Ko
03:22
Writer: Fatoumata Diawara - Damon Albarn - Angie Stone - Willie Chuck Shivers / Composers: Fatoumata Diawara - Damon Albarn - Angie Stone - Willie Chuck Shivers
03
Sete
Fatoumata Diawara
London Ko
03:16
Writer: Fatoumata Diawara / Composers: Fatoumata Diawara
04
Seguen
Fatoumata Diawara
London Ko
03:12
Writer: Fatoumata Diawara - Damon Albarn / Composers: Fatoumata Diawara - Damon Albarn
05
Massa Den
Fatoumata Diawara
London Ko
03:30
Writer: Fatoumata Diawara - Matthieu Chedid / Composers: Fatoumata Diawara - Matthieu Chedid
06
Mogokan
Fatoumata Diawara
London Ko
03:10
Writer: Fatoumata Diawara - M.anifest / Composers: Fatoumata Diawara - M.anifest
07
Blues
Fatoumata Diawara
London Ko
02:41
Writer: Fatoumata Diawara / Composers: Fatoumata Diawara
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S3NS
℗ 2019 Mister Ibe
27-09-2019
S3NS
01
Una Rosa Blanca
Ibrahim Maalouf
S3NS
05:38
Composers: Ibrahim Maalouf
02
Happy Face
Ibrahim Maalouf
S3NS
03:50
Composers: Ibrahim Maalouf
03
S3NS
Ibrahim Maalouf
S3NS
04:59
Composers: Ibrahim Maalouf
04
Harlem
Ibrahim Maalouf
S3NS
03:57
Composers: Ibrahim Maalouf
05
Na Na Na
Ibrahim Maalouf
S3NS
03:33
Composers: Ibrahim Maalouf
06
N.E.G.U
Ibrahim Maalouf
S3NS
05:57
Composers: Ibrahim Maalouf
07
Gebrayel
Ibrahim Maalouf
S3NS
04:18
Composers: Ibrahim Maalouf - Eric Legnini - François Delporte - Stéphane Galland
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Palabras Manuales
℗ 2017 Universal Music Latino
03-03-2017
Palabras Manuales
01
Palabras Manuales
Danay Suárez
Palabras Manuales
03:36
Composers: Danay Suárez - Jason Matthews
02
Comunicación
Danay Suárez
Palabras Manuales
03:53
Composers: Danay Suárez - Jason Matthews
03
Integridad
Danay Suárez
Palabras Manuales
03:37
Composers: Stephen Marley - Danay Suárez
04
Días
Danay Suárez
Palabras Manuales
04:35
Composers: Danay Suárez - Jason Matthews
05
Himno
Danay Suárez
Palabras Manuales
03:44
Composers: Danay Suárez - Jason Matthews
06
Tú Serás
Danay Suárez
Palabras Manuales
04:12
Composers: Danay Suárez - Jason Matthews
07
Interlude
Danay Suárez
Palabras Manuales
01:41
Composers: Not Applicable
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Gilles Peterson Presents: Havana Cultura Anthology
℗ 2016 Brownswood Recordings
18-11-2016
Gilles Peterson Presents: Havana Cultura Anthology
01
Soy Cubano (feat. Etián Brebaje Man, Sexto Sentido)
Kerkstra
Gilles Peterson Presents: Havana Cultura Anthology
03:38
Composers: Etian Arnau Lizaire - Kerkstra - Sexto Sentido - Sjoerd Kerkstra
02
Lagrimas de Soledad (No Existen Palabras)
Gilles Peterson's Havana Cultura Band
Gilles Peterson Presents: Havana Cultura Anthology
04:20
Composers: Aldo Rodriguez Baquero - Danay Suárez
03
Arroz Con Pollo
Gilles Peterson's Havana Cultura Band
Gilles Peterson Presents: Havana Cultura Anthology
03:34
Composers: Edrey Riveri - Roberto Fonseca
04
La Mulata Abusadora (feat. Telmary, Elain Morales)
Gilles Peterson's Havana Cultura Band
Gilles Peterson Presents: Havana Cultura Anthology
04:07
Composers: Elain Morales - Roberto Fonseca - S. Renouf - Telmary Diaz
05
Rezando
Gilles Peterson's Havana Cultura Band
Gilles Peterson Presents: Havana Cultura Anthology
04:46
Composers: Roberto Fonseca
06
Calle F
Mala
Gilles Peterson Presents: Havana Cultura Anthology
04:13
Composers: Mala - Mark Lawrence - Stanislas Renouf
07
Roforofo Fight
Gilles Peterson's Havana Cultura Band
Gilles Peterson Presents: Havana Cultura Anthology
06:05
Composers: Fela Kuti - Mayra Caridad Valdés
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Hecho en Cuba 2
(P) 2003 Isba Music Entertainment, Inc.
23-07-2013
Hecho en Cuba 2
01
María Cristína
Eliades Ochoa
Hecho en Cuba 2
04:21
Composers: Not Documented
02
El Son De La Puntillita
Manuel Licea
Hecho en Cuba 2
03:27
Composers: Not Documented
03
Apuntate Una Mi Social
Ibrahim Ferrer
Hecho en Cuba 2
03:22
Composers: Not Documented
04
Me Diras Que Sabroso
Compay Segundo
Hecho en Cuba 2
03:40
Composers: Not Documented
05
Mami Te Gustò
Afro Cuban All Stars
Hecho en Cuba 2
05:34
Composers: Not Documented
06
Como Canta El Contrabajo
Ruben Gonzalez
Hecho en Cuba 2
02:18
Composers: Not Documented
07
Echale Salista
Omara Portuondo
Hecho en Cuba 2
03:41
Composers: Not Documented
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Havana Cultura: Remixed
℗ 2010 Brownswood Recordings
14-06-2010
Havana Cultura: Remixed
01
Mami (Edgaro el Productor en Jefe Tropicalia Remix)
Gilles Peterson's Havana Cultura Band
Havana Cultura: Remixed
05:46
Composers: Roberto Fonseca
02
Roforofo Fight (Louie Vega's EOL Mix)
Gilles Peterson's Havana Cultura Band
Havana Cultura: Remixed
09:15
Composers: Fela Kuti - Mayra Caridad Valdés
03
Rezando (Michel Cleis Remix)
Gilles Peterson's Havana Cultura Band
Havana Cultura: Remixed
06:30
Composers: Roberto Fonseca
04
Chekere Son (Seiji Rerub)
Gilles Peterson's Havana Cultura Band
Havana Cultura: Remixed
05:17
Composers: Mayra Caridad Valdés - Paquito D'Rivera
05
Arroz Con Pollo (MJ Cole Remix)
Gilles Peterson's Havana Cultura Band
Havana Cultura: Remixed
06:07
Composers: Edrey Riveri - Roberto Fonseca
06
Arroz Con Pollo (Carl Cox Mix)
Gilles Peterson's Havana Cultura Band
Havana Cultura: Remixed
05:44
Composers: Edrey Riveri - Roberto Fonseca
07
La Revolución del Cuerpo, Pt. 1 (Skinner's Owiney Sigoma Mix)
Gilles Peterson's Havana Cultura Band
Havana Cultura: Remixed
07:13
Composers: Edrey Riveri - Ulises Quiñones
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Passeport
℗ 2024 Chapter Two Records / Wagram Music
19-04-2024
Passeport
01
Massamba
Lass
Passeport
03:10
Writer: Lansana Sane / Composers: Lansana Sane - Bruno Hovart
02
Rano
Lass
Passeport
03:18
Writer: Lansana Sane - David Walters / Composers: Lansana Sane - David Walters - Etienne Kermac
03
Mina
Lass
Passeport
03:41
Writer: Lansana Sane / Composers: Lansana Sane - Pape Magaye Gueye - Nicolas Taite
04
Sory
Lass
Passeport
03:29
Writer: Lansana Sane / Composers: Roberto Fonseca Cortes - Alexandre Di Roberto
05
Begue
Lass
Passeport
03:29
Writer: Lansana Sane / Composers: Lansana Sane - Pape Magaye Gueye - Etienne Kermac
06
Xale
Lass
Passeport
03:14
Writer: Lansana Sane / Composers: Lansana Sane - Alexandre Chière
07
Passeport
Lass
Passeport
03:24
Writer: Lansana Sane / Composers: Lansana Sane - Clément BOLAC
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