Changuito, born José Luis Quintana on January 18, 1948, in Casablanca, Cuba, is a renowned Cuban percussionist known for co-creating the Cuban salsa style. He joined the band Los Van Van in 1970, playing a vital role in developing the Cascara and Songo styles. His primary instrument is the timbales, but he is also skilled with drum set, congas, bongos, and various hand percussion instruments. In 1992, he recorded under his name and became a sought-after percussion teacher in Cuba, teaching notable musicians like Giovanni Hidalgo. He recorded in the USA in 1996.
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Your next birthday is 358 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Havana (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Jose
God will increase, He will add
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Generation Group
José Luis Quintana belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Havana
Occupation: percussionist | musician
Employers: Los Van Van
Awards Received: Grammy nomination
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for January 18, 1948
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 18, 2025 |
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| Sun | 27 Capricorn 31 | 28 Capricorn 51 | 14 Aries 50 |
| Moon | 18 Aries 35 | 24 Virgo 40 | 20 Aquarius 29 |
| Mercury | 7 Aquarius 15 | 15 Capricorn 11 | 22 Pisces 53 |
| Venus | 0 Pisces 45 | 15 Pisces 45 | 0 Gemini 11 |
| Mars | 6 Virgo 56 | 25 Cancer 11 | 18 Leo 19 |
| Jupiter | 18 Sagittarius 44 | 11 Gemini 44 | 28 Sagittarius 39 |
| Saturn | 21 Leo 25 | 15 Pisces 59 | 16 Leo 24 |
| Uranus | 22 Gemini 51 | 23 Taurus 20 | 22 Gemini 40 |
| Neptune | 12 Libra 59 | 27 Pisces 37 | 11 Libra 32 |
| Pluto | 14 Leo 7 | 1 Aquarius 37 | 12 Leo 37 |
| Rahu | 19 Taurus 53 | 0 Aries 33 | 15 Taurus 48 |
| Ketu | 19 Scorpio 53 | 0 Libra 33 | 15 Scorpio 48 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.José Luis Quintana's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars square Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 18 September, 2025
