Chanchullo (album)

Chanchullo
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 19, 2000
Recorded1997 – 2000
StudioEGREM, Havana, Cuba
Angel Recording Studios, London, UK
GenreDanzón, cha-cha-chá, descarga, bolero, son cubano, guajira
Length51:04
LabelWorld Circuit / Nonesuch
ProducerNick Gold
Rubén González chronology
Introducing...Rubén González
(1997)
Chanchullo
(2000)

Chanchullo (Spanish pronunciation: [tʃanˈtʃuʎo]; literally: "scam", "racket", "hustle") is a studio album by Cuban pianist Rubén González. It was recorded over the course of three years under the direction of trombonist Jesús "Aguaje" Ramos, and released on September 19, 2000, through World Circuit.

The album was nominated for the Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards on February 27, 2002.[1] It also received a nomination for Tropical/Salsa Album of the Year by a Male Artist at the 2001 Billboard Latin Music Awards.[2]

  1. ^ "Complete List of Grammy Nominees". CBS News. January 4, 2002. 56. Traditional Tropical Latin Album. Retrieved March 19, 2017.
  2. ^ Cobo, Leila (April 28, 2001). "Billboard Awards Recognize The Best In Last Music". Billboard. 113 (17): 53. Retrieved October 8, 2011.