Banda Latina Music Buena Vista Social Club style music, Cuban "son", cumbia and merengue.

Based in Portugal

Lisbon, Lisbon Municipality, Lisbon District, Portugal
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LOCATION
Lisbon, Lisbon Municipality, Lisbon District, Portugal

TRAVEL
up to 440 miles

RATED
10 / 10 from 1 review

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About / Biography

Banda Latina Music is currently the Latin music group based in Portugal with the greatest diversity of styles.
styles, mainly cumbia, son cubano, salsa and merengue.
Working together for several years, the band is often invited, due to its quality, to concerts and events for various organizations with which the group maintains a privileged relationship of partnership. For a variety of reasons, Banda Latina Music is a special group that will make a difference at your event. The band's sounds range from traditional Cuban music to salsa, from Colombian cumbias to merengue and other Afro-Latin musical genres. The band's instrumentation includes original instruments from these countries, such as the Cuban tres, the kuisi and various autochthonous percussion. Completing the line-up are the trumpet, clarinet, guitar, double bass and vocals. The strong rhythmic component invites you to dance to the of these rhythms, contributing to the joy of the audience.

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A Banda Latina Music é, actualmente, o grupo de música latina radicado em Portugal com maior diversidade de
estilos, principalmente cumbia, son cubano, salsa e merengue.
Trabalhando em conjunto desde há vários anos, a banda é frequentemente convidada, pela sua qualidade, para
inúmeros concertos e eventos para diversas entidades com as quais o grupo mantém uma relação privilegiada de
parceria. Por variadas razões, a Banda Latina Music é um grupo especial, que fará a diferença no seu evento. As
sonoridades da banda viajam desde a música tradicional cubana à salsa, desde as cumbias colombianas ao
merengue, passando por outros géneros musicais afro-latinos. A instrumentação da banda inclui instrumentos
originais destes países, tais como o tres cubano, o kuisi e diversa percussão autóctone. Completam a formação o
trompete, o clarinete, a guitarra, o contrabaixo e vozes. A componente vincadamente rítmica convida à dança
destes ritmos, contribuindo para a alegria do público.

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Location

Based in Portugal

Lisbon, Lisbon Municipality, Lisbon District, Portugal
Travels up to 440 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 440 miles)
Travel areas on the map are approximate (distances may vary) free quote

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

We perform from quartet to octet. In sextet or octet performances, two rooms (M/F) are needed to prepare the musicians.


What information do you require about a venue?

We need to know the exact direction of the event location. If it is a restaurant or hotel, the customer should first contact the venue to ensure respective authorization for the band to perform.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

For an event attended by more than 50 people, it will be necessary to hire a separate professional sound team. A suitable technical rider will be sent to each particular event.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

We can recommend some DJs we work with. The contract with these professionals will be made directly with them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

- Outdoor performance on New Year's Eve, for an audience of thousands of people.
- Work in several embassies of Latin American countries.
- One of the most renowned restaurants in Lisbon, JNcQUOI


What's your favourite type of event?

Entertainment with Latin rhythms at shows, weddings, all types of private and corporate parties.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

All musicians have many years of experience in all types of events and performances.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Buena Vista Social Club, Compay Segundo, Rubén Blades, Oscar de León, Willie Colón, etc...
Greatest song: Chan Chan!

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We are available to play from 30 min to 2h.
We usually need to arrive early to do the soundcheck, in coordination with the sound team.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes, in indoor or outdoor spaces.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We can learn specific songs before the event but we usually limit this to 1 song. The clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Customers are truly surprised by the quality of music and entertainment provided by Banda Latina. The group is not restricted to a musical performance but actively engages the audience in participating in the party.
It usually leaves people speechless!

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Recording Session

Cruise

Theatre Show

New Year's Eve

Genres:

World Music

Caribbean

Cuban

Latin

Salsa

Features:

Female vocalist

Will travel internationally

Male vocalist

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