Jose Fernando Galvan Chira

Maryland, USA

Jose Fernando Galvan Chira born in Maryland, USA with native roots from Perú. He began his musical journey at the age of 6 playing Afro-Peruvian music. José always idolized his late grandfather Pepe Chira, who sang boleros and valses, and influenced Jose at a very young age his love of music. While in elementary & middle school, he developed his skills playing the Cajón (a box-shaped percussion instrument originally from Peru, played by slapping the front or rear faces) Jose’s introduction to the genre of Latin Music took place when his father bought him his first set of Congas & Timbales when he was about 11 years old. In 2012, Jose became co founder & co owner of Orquesta Rumba y Sabor de Los Hermanos Galván with now the bands name being Hermanos Galvan & Orquesta. Now in 2023, Jose is currently the musical director, lead singer, percussionist & proudly endorses Soultone Cymbals. Jose is also currently traveling & recording for local and international artists’s Social Media - Website - www.HermanosGalvan.com Instagram - @jgalvan_official Facebook - Jose Fernando Galván Chira Tik tok - @jgalvan_official Apple Music & Spotify - Hermanos Galvan Y Orquesta Or our old band page Rumba Y Sabor de Los Hermanos Galvan YouTube - Hermanos Galvan & Orquesta Soultone Cymbals - https://soultonecymbals.com/artist/jose-fernando-galvan Instruments that Jose plays/masters: Timbales/Congas/Bongos/Minor Percussion/Cajon Peruano/Drum Set Musical Styles that Jose plays/masters: Salsa/Bachata/Merengue/Musica Criolla de Peru/Festejo/Bolero/Latín Jazz/Jazz José is currently performing with: Hermanos Galván & Orquesta (2012-Present) José has worked with the following artist’s: Latin Genre - Tito Rojas, Frankie Ruiz Jr, Roberto Blades, Raulin Rosendo, Ray Sepulveda, Paquito Guzmán, Raffy Santana, Héctor Tricoche, Héctor Pichie Pérez, Yahaira Plasencia, Edgar Joel, Giro López, Frankie Vazquez, Johnny Rivera, Los Hermanos Moreno , Luisito Carrión, Cano Estremera, Los Ex Adolescentes, Adolescentes Orquesta, David Pabon, Willie González, Pedro Arroyo, Yan Collazo, Roberto Roena Y Su Apollo Sound, Las Voces Originales de Los Adolescentes, Mercedes Pollett, Daniela Darcourt, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Grupo Niche, La India, Jose Alberto El Canario, Oscar d Leon, Charlie Aponte, Tito Nieves, Maelo Ruiz, Charlie Zaa, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Jorge Celedon, Jerry Rivera, Puerto Rican Power, La Sonora Ponceña, Manuel Donayre, Pepe Chira, Pepe Vazquez, Jorge Luis Jasso, Rosa Flor, Nestor Quintero, Dilbert Agular, Corazón Serrano, Tony Rosado, Puro Sentimiento, Raúl Romero, Son Tentacion, Josimar Y Su Yambu, Zaperoko, Brunella Torpoco, Hey Hey Camaguey, Rey Ruiz, Ray De La Paz, Hermanos Yaipen, Jeinson Manuel, Miluska Lavalle, Marcelo Villar, Hildemaro, Óscar Quezada, Tony Vega, Viti Ruiz, Huey Dunbar