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New York Latin Band 1
This New York Latin Band is an original Cuban roots dance music project that has been growing for over 15 years through 3 world acclaimed original music albums and various band formats. The band is led by a Cuban American composer, singer, songwriter, arranger, multi instrumentalist and bandleader.
New York Latin Band style
From their rustic Cuban roots tinged 2004 debut Ay! Que Rico, to the funky, eclectic Best Latin Album in the 2008 Independent Music Awards, (R)Evolucion, this New York Latin Band meandered through a spectrum of Latin roots styles and instrumental formats and fused liberally, all while making music that was praised by many such as the NY TIMES for having an “emphasis on songs with characters, wordplay and mild social ideas...good for dancing and thinking!"
New York Latin Band format
The format of the band morphed from large “conjunto” ensemble to small combos featuring percussion, brass, saxes and flutes and sometimes Cuban tres so this New York Latin Band presents shows in large and small ensemble formats with equal rhythmic intensity that provoke dancing and festivity in audiences at festivals, concerts or private events.
Since 2004 this New York Latin Band has performed in New York, throughout the US, Canada, Mexico and parts of Latin America. Songs from the first two albums have been featured in numerous widely released albums, films and TV programs. From features on Putumayo and Rough Guide world music compilations to sync licenses on HBO and British Television programs, and stories on US college and public radio, NPR and BBC, the band has received consistent growing positive international exposure.
Notable venues that have featured this New York Latin Band include Chicago World Music Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, NY Central Park Summerstage, Bocafest in Veracruz Mexico, Green Apple Festival Miami, Santa Monica Twilight Dance Series, Kennedy Center DC, NY Global Rhythm Festival, New Orleans Voodoo Festival etc.
“These guys make me want to shake my booty. They rock my pantalones off.” – John Debrukier, Colby College Paper
“Good vibes…reminded me of West Africa’s mighty Africando more than once: nothing too hurried…’Hands-off ‘salsa of the best kind!” – DJ John Armstrong, Latin Vibe – UK
“Using a tool-palette full of afro-Cuban styles — son, changüi, songo-funk, guaracha, and mambo — most of which are sauteed with a modern twist on a low, steady flame, [this artist] is able to justly frame the lyrics which he offers in a cool, unwavering manner.” – Descarga.Com
“Sung by [this artist] with the natural grace of the best soneros with a touch of contemporary elegance.” – Miguel Sirgado, El Nuevo Herald
“A breath of contemporary flavor… with traditional Cuban rhythm and form…dynamic and highly danceable.” – Rudy Manguar, Latin Beat Magazine
“One of New York’s most intriguing voices in Afro-Caribbean music.” – Ernesto Lechner, New York Post
“[This artist] displays a singer-songwriter’s individuality and trademark whimsy that stretches broadly across multiple styles that makes complete historical and musical sense and is utterly swinging.” – Boston Globe
“Cuban music good for dancing and thinking…[this artist] vocal understatement is unusual. He formulates an Afro-Cuban music with an emphasis on songs with characters, wordplay and mild social ideas and brings together son, with New Orleans funk, Nigerian Afrobeat, James Brown rhythms, Haitian compas, New York City boogaloo and even jam-band stuff.” – Ben Ratliff, New York Times
“A heart stopping smorgasbord of sounds that keeps listeners in a diasporic daze.” – Trace
“Brilliant. Thrilling. The groove never stops.” – Billboard All Music Guide
“Sexy and fearless Cuba-centric with great shake your booty grooves.” – Montreal Gazzette