The Sexteto Habanero was a Cuban son sextet founded in 1920 in Havana.It played an important part in the early history of the genre, contributing to its popularization all around Cuba.In 1927, the band incorporated a cornet player becoming the Septeto Habanero. Although most original members left in the 1930s, the band has continued to perform and record with different line-ups.Their last album was released in 2010 for their 90th anniversary.