Dúo Karma

Dúo Karma, a Cuban musical duo, was formed in 1999 by Xóchitl Galán Molinet and Rodolfo Hernández Estrada. Both musicians were graduates of the conservatories Alejandro García Caturla and Félix Varela in Havana, specializing in voice and guitar respectively. The duo aimed to foster a new genre of Cuban music for both children and adults. Their repertoire included guitar, vocals, and percussion instruments like kalimba and caxixis, blending various genres while maintaining Cuban musical roots. In 2006, Dúo Karma collaborated with Rita del Prado to create La Guarandinga, a project dedicated to the creation of songs and games through performances and workshops. They released their debut album En Guarandinga por toda Cuba in 2010, followed by Mundo sonajero (2012) and Firmamento (2018). The duo has been recognized with nominations for Premios Carlos Gardel and awards from the Organización Internacional para el Libro Juvenil.