Arturo Cruz & Ashe Okun Cubana and latin music, good for dancing and have fun

Based in Portugal

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

TRAVEL
up to 400 miles

RATED
10 / 10 from 5 reviews

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About / Biography

Arturo Cruz Robledo born in Havana, Cuba in 1983. Multi instrumentalist, music producer, composer, arranger, musical director, and music teacher, who masters instruments such as the Cuban Tres, Bass, Double Bass Piano and Guitar. Member of the National Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC). Trained at the most prestigious music schools in Cuba, Arturo is an outstanding professional with a vast career as a musician and more than 8 years of teaching experience. As a performer and musical director, Arturo Cruz has been part of the most famous Cuban bands, performing in more than 100 concerts a year, in Cuba and worldwide. For more than 20 years, Arturo has recorded around 40 albums with several artist. Based in Lisbon, Portugal since 2022, Based in Lisbon, Portugal since 2022, he is carrying out an important work with his band Ashe Okun, defending Cuban values and culture and also giving a new twist to traditional sounds, playing Son Montuno, Rumba, Cha Cha Cha, Bolero, Plena, Cumbia, and other cuban and latinoamerican genre. Arturo is an excellent Music Producer and Arranger, whether for a small or large ensemble, his versatility is truly incredible in this area. Also he is been actively collaborating with European artist such as, Salvador Sobral, Vitorino Salome, Nanci Vieira, Miroca Paris and many others...

Reviews (5)

There are currently 5 user ratings for Arturo Cruz & Ashe Okun

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Portugal

Lisbon, Lisbon Municipality, Lisbon District, Portugal
Travels up to 400 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 400 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 40 miles)
Travel areas on the map are approximate (distances may vary) free quote

Donde estabas tú?

Cinturita

Fiesta de Tambores

Fiebre de tí

Yo no sé mañana

Vivir mi vida

Chan Chan

Guantanamera

Dos gardenias

Bemba colorá

El manicero

El más cumbanchero

Que te pedí

Ran kan kan

Danzón almendra

Cómo fue

Mujer de Arena

Corazon Partio

Hoy llueve, hoy duele

Pasaporte

La Bailarina

Vivir mi vida

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

We need a performance space of at least 8 meters x 5 meters. We require 2 x 13 amp power sockets and 3 parking spaces


What information do you require about a venue?

We need to know any directions that will help us find the venue and find the right place to load in our equipment. We’d also need to be informed if there’s a sound limiter in the venue


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, we’re completely self contained. We bring our own PA system


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

Yes, we’re happy to play music from Spotify before and between our sets. We’re happy to choose the music ourselves or let the client choose the music

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Arturo Cruz Robledo born in Havana, Cuba in 1983. Multi instrumentalist, Music Producer, Composer, Arranger, Musical Director, and music teacher, who masters instruments such as the Cuban Tres, Bass, Double Bass Piano and Guitar. Trained at the most prestigious music schools in Cuba, Arturo is an outstanding professional with a vast career as a musician and more than 8 years of teaching experience. As a performer and musical director, he has been part of the most famous Cuban bands, such as, Paulito FG, Isaac Delgado, Havana D’ Primera, Maykel Blanco y Su Salsa Mayor, Giraldo Piloto y Klimax performing in more than 100 concerts a year, in Cuba and worldwide. For more than 20 years, Arturo has recorded around 40 albums with several artist. Based in Lisbon, Portugal since 2022, he is been actively collaborating with European artist such as, Salvador Sobral, Vitorino Salome, Nanci Vieira, and many others...


What's your favourite type of event?

We love playing at all sorts of events but weddings and private events are our favourite! The guests are always happy and it’s easy to get them dancing and fun


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

I´m a profesional mucisian, gigs are part of our works


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

Sting and "A man in New York", Michael Jackson, with "Billie Jean", Oscar de Leon, "Mujer de Arena", Luis Enrique chis the song "Yo no se mañana", Marc Anthony and his song "Celos", Alejandro Sanz with "Hoy llueve hoy duele"

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We normally arrive 2 hours before the performance to set up. We normally perform 2 x 45 minutes or 2 x 60 minute sets. We’re happy to play a bit longer or shorter but we’ve found that these set times suit us and our audiences bes


Are you happy to perform outside?

We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area


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 5 songs. 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?

Previous customers would describe us as a high energy group that loves to get the audience on their feet dancing, you can find theirs opinions in my reviews

Recent Clients

Arturo Cruz & Ashe Okun has performed for these clients:

Hotel Tivoli Avenida Liberdade

De Espanha a tua mesa

Hotel Sana Marques

Hot Clube Portugal

La Mona Verde

Venues

Arturo Cruz & Ashe Okun has performed at these venues:

Hotel Tivoli Avenida Liberdade

De Espanha a tua mesa

Hotel Sana Marques

Hot Clube Portugal

La Mona Verde

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Recording Session

Virtual Event

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Latin Jazz

Cuban

Features:

Male vocalist

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