The group Cuasquias was formed in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Canary Islands) in 1982. It was in that year that a group of musicians friends from their universitiy days decided to participate in a Spanish Television Program, and in so doing the group was born. "Cuasquias" consists of professionals from several fields: medicine, education, business and govertmment.
   The members have a deep knowledge of Canary Islands' folklore acquired through their prior participation in some of the most well known Canary Islands folklore groups, such as: "Sabandenos", "Gofiones", "Mestiay", "Granjeros", and "Coral Polifonica de Las Palmas"[ Las Palmas Poliphonic Choir].
   "Cuasquias" has recorded 8 albums: four dedicated to Carnival songs, and three to the traditional Canary Islands. They are the kings of Canary Islands wonderful Carnival where their song "Invitacion al Carnaval" ("Invitation to Carnival") composed by Sindo Saavedra, has become the Carnival Anthem, every year the song marks the official inauguration of the Carnival.
   They have performed for the Spanish and German Television. They have been the official representatives of the Canary Islands in several international meetings: FITUR (Feria Internacional del Turismo [International Fair of Tourism]), held every year in Madrid; EXPO, 92 in Seville, Gran Gala in Wiesbaden in Germany. They have also performed extensiveley in the Canary Islands, bringing their folklore each and single village of the islands. They are currently working on their ninth album.