Gaitanes


Ricardo Gaitan and Alberto Gaitan, are musical producers, singers, songwriters and music arrangers.

Biography

From their native Panama, they begin their careers in 1989, forming their first group, named Impakto, under the direction of their father Dicky Gaitán, and under the management of their mother Dalys. Along with their musical career, they earn their college degrees as Business Administrator and Attorney, respectively. In 1997 they perform at the OTI Festival, representing their home country Panama. They also release their first album "Entregate" - 1997, with songs of Omar Alfano, Pedro Azael, Ricardo Vizuette, Mary Lauret and many other songwriters.
In 1999, they decide to settle in Miami, Florida, under the tutelage of Emilio Estefan, where they begin their careers as producers, composers and arrangers, reaffirming their careers as musicians and singers. From that moment on, the successes and achievements have not rested. Tracks like "Muy Dentro de Mi", "Ay Bueno", "Llore Llore," "Dame Otro Tequila", "No Llores", "No vale la pena", and many more are popular and renowned in the music industry.
In their second album "Alberto and Ricardo" skills and development of rhythms and compositions continue to grow, and songs like "Mi amor no es un favor" and "Taca Taca" became a hit in several countries. In Chile, "Taca Taca" becomes Song of the year in 2003, and Gaitanes fill in conjunction with Mekano, at Monumental Stadium. From the same album, the song "Mi amor no es un favor" reached the top on U.S., Latin America and Spain radios. Their third album "Monte Adentro " their dedicated in Words and Music to their homeland, Panama. The whole album conveys feeling and nostalgia of an alien outside their homeland; Subject to Gaitanes able to adapt to their own feelings. From this album stand out songs like "Monte Adentro," whose video was filmed in the province of Herrera, Panama. In 2008 as a producers and songwriters, their won two Latin Grammy awards for "90 Millas,. The first Grammy, for Best Contemporary Salsa Album, and the second for Best Tropical Song of the Year.
In 2008 their came with the Issac Delgado's single "No vale la pena", composed by the duo, who reached the top of the world's tropical stations. Between mid-2008 and early 2010, they produced two groups of Spanish Rock from Guatemala. The first, "Viento en Contra", found the pre-nominated for Latin Grammy awards 2010. The second, "Tambor de la Tribu", will undoubtedly be a success too. Between 2008 and 2010 their released five singles, "Hazme Sentir ", arranged by Cucco Peña, "No juegues conmigo ", a duet with Ivan Barrios, "Tengo tantas cosas ", a duet with Samy y Sandra Sandoval, "La Señal " with Commando Tiburon, and "El Preso ", with Los Rabanes. In the latter, popular in the 70's by Fruko y Sus Tesos, made a fusion of Caribbean rhythms, combined with Rap and Compa Rhythms.
Their album "Caminos" was nominated to 2012 Latin Grammy in Best Tropical Contemporary Album Category.
Are now launching his latest CD "La Parranda" where he pays tribute to the Panamanian music.
In 2014 they make their album "The Kings", includes duets with Willie Colón, Oscar D'León, Rey Ruiz, Sergio Vargas and Tito Nieves.
In December 2016 they launch their album La Parranda de Gaitanes, in which they pay tribute to the great Panamanian musician Lucho Azcarraga.
This album was nominated for Latin Grammy 2017, in the category Best Contemporary Tropical Album.

Discography

Keys to the City - Panamá, Dec. 2008.
Music Composer Day - Panamá, Sept. 24, 2016

Gaitan Bros Productions S.A. (Panamá)

Event producer Company founded by Ricardo & Alberto Gaitan with his family. Events have been held since 2007. Among the events held, stand Raul Diblassio & Richard Clayderman, Luis Enrique with Gaitanes and Omar Alfanno, SALSA The Festival with Victor Manuelle, Issac Delgado, India and Rey Ruiz, under the musical direction of Cucco Peña, Alejandro Sanz, Elton John and many more.

Stereo 5000 Sonido y Luces S.A. (Panamá)

Sound and Light Company founded by his parents. The company has over 25 years of being # 1 in Panama. Most of the shows in Panama are made by the company.

Gaitan Bros Recording Studios

Recording Studio located in Miami Florida, where they make all their productions.