Harold Gonzaléz is also known as AfroQbano. Born in Habana and living in Chicago, he is a DJ, eclectic record collector, music producer, radio host and founder of Future Rootz Records. His music production and DJ sessions are rooted in the African diaspora and always reflect his Afrocuban identity. In Cuba, he worked as a DJ for a number of House and Hip Hop clubs, and produced and toured with some of the most innovative underground Cuban artists and ensembles. After moving to Chicago, he established himself as an essential part of the local global music scene.

He has collaborated with a number of contemporary international artists, and his original tracks and remixes have been featured on albums and mixtapes across the world. Highlights of his career include sharing stages with luminaries like Mos Def, Pete Rock, Mulatu Astatke, Antibalas, Ebo Taylor, Cimafunk and Los Van Van.

Links:

Lumpen Radio, “Future Rootz” www.lumpenradio.com

Future Rootz www.futurerootzchicago.com

https://soundcloud.com/dj-afroqbano

https://www.mixcloud.com/djafroqbano/