The Latin Formula US/UK Greatest Hits Performed in Latin Style + Cuban Music

Based in United Kingdom

London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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LOCATION
London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

TRAVEL
up to 100 miles

PRICE
from £950 (GBP)

RATED
10 / 10 from 29 reviews

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Description Price
Standard Set Time£900 (GBP)
Set Time Configuration A£1200 (GBP)
Set Configuration B£1350 (GBP)
Quote shown for a 3-Musicians Line-up. We offer up a flexible line-up of up to 5 musicians. Please enquire for further details.

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The Latin Formula... A Fresh Project formed by three super experienced musicians from both Cuba and Venezuela will bring not only an experience of Cuban Music to your events, but a Nice Entertaining Show in English with US/UK greatest hits of all times performed in Cuban Style.
The audience will be so delighted with their catchy rhythms that no one will be able to resist dancing to the band.
You should expect to hear Cuban Classics as played by Buena Vista Social Club Cuban Orchestra, along with Fresh Latin Covers of hits by Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Sting and The Beatles among others.
When the Latin Formula perform, you better bring your dancing shoes to join them for a Latin Experience full of rhythm, fun and catchy vibes.

Line-Up / Performance Options:

  • Default Line-up:

    • 3-Piece Band: Two Lead Singers, Backing Vocals, Bass, Saxophone & Flute, Cuban Tres (Cuban Traditional Guitar), and Latin multi-percussion tracks.

    Also available:

    • 4-Piece Band: Two Lead Singers, Backing Vocals, Bass, Saxophone & Flute, Cuban Tres (Cuban Traditional Guitar) and Latin Multi-Percussionist
    • 5-Piece Band: Two Lead Singers, Backing Vocals, Bass, Saxophone & Flute, Cuban Tres (Cuban Traditional Guitar), Two Latin Multi-Percussionists.

- (Bassist is the Lead Singer and Front Man)

- (In our 5-piece band format, we include an Electric Bass that can be controlled via the DI.)

Reviews (29)

There are currently 29 user ratings for The Latin Formula

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in United Kingdom

London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Travels up to 100 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 100 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 5 miles)
Travel areas on the map are approximate (distances may vary) free quote

*COVERS (In English) PLAYED IN CUBAN STYLE (Perfect to Dance):

Girl from Ipanema - Antonio Jobim

Cry me a river - Arthur Hamilton

The thrill is gone - BB King

Ten long years - BB King

Nobody loves me - BB King

When my heart starts beating like a hammer - BB King

The three o'clock blues - BB King

Stand by me - Ben E. King

Rock `round the clock - Bill Haley

Ain't no sunshine - Bill Withers

Just The Two of Us - Bill Withers

Knocking on heaven's door - Bob Dylan

Sunny - Bobby Hebb

Unchain my heart - Bobby Sharp - Ray Charles

My heart is in Havana - Camila Cabello

Father and son - Cat Stevens

Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry

Shape of you - Ed Sheeran

Sorry seems to be the hardest word - Elton John

The Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley

You are so beautiful - Joe Cocker

Imagine - John Lennon

Dust in the wind - Kansas

Blue suede shoes - Carl Perkins

Stairway to heaven - Led Zeppelin

Long tall Sally - Little Richard

What a wonderful world - Louis Armstrong

When the saints go marching in - Louis Armstrong

Beat it - Michael Jackson

Wonderwall - Oasis

Yesterday - Paul McCartney

Baby I love your way - Peter Frampton

Happy - Pharrel Williams

Another day in paradise - Phil Collins

I got a woman - Ray Charles

Hit the road Jack - Ray Charles

Hard times - Ray Charles

Californication - Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Losing my religion - REM

Sweet Home Chicago - Robert Johnson

Killing me softly - Roberta Flack

Part-time lovers - Steve Wonder

I just called to say I love you - Steve Wonder

Englishman in New York - Sting

Fragile - Sting

Roxanne - Sting - The Police

Eye of the tiger - Survivor

The house of the rising sun - The Animals

I saw her standing there - The Beatles

Can’t buy me love - The Beatles

Come together - The Beatles

Twist & shout - The Beatles

She loves you - The Beatles

I wanna hold your hand - The Beatles

Let it be - The Beatles

All my loving - The Beatles

Hey Jude - The Beatles

Don't let me down - The Beatles

With a little help from my friends - The Beatles

Hotel California - The Eagles

The Latin Formula - The Latin Formula

Kico’s swing - The Latin Formula

Follow the band - The Latin Formula

Every breath you take - The Police

CUBAN TRADITIONAL MUSIC (In Spanish and Perfect to Dance):

Chocó Guajira - Alfredo "Chocolate" Armenteros

Sabor a mí - Álvaro Carrillo

Bonito y sabroso - Benny Moré

Como fue - Benny Moré

20 años - Buenavista Social Club

Chan Chan - Buenavista Social Club

El cuarto de Tula - Buenavista Social Club

El carretero - Buenavista Social Club

Candela - Buenavista Social Club

Bilongo - Buenavista Social Club

Dos gardenias - Buenavista Social Club

El guateque campesino - Buenavista Social Club

El bohío - Buenavista Social Club

Píntate los labios María - Buenavista Social Club

Quizás, quizás - Buenavista Social Club

Marieta - Buenavista Social Club

Kímbara - Celia Cruz

La vida es un carnaval - Celia Cruz

Tus paisajes - Celia Cruz

Guantanamera - Joseíto Fndez-José Martí

Qué manera de quererte - Luis Emilio Ríos

Lágrimas negras - Miguel Matamoros

Son de la loma - Miguel Matamoros

María Cristina me quiere gobernar - Ñico Saquito

Años - Pablo Milanés

El breve espacio en que no estás - Pablo Milanés

Yolanda - Pablo Milanés

De qué callada manera - Pablo Milanés

Un montón de estrellas - Polo Montañez

Cachita - Rafael Hernández Marín

Rico vacilón Chachachá - Rosendo Quevedo

Échale salsita - Septeto Nacional Ignacio Piñeiro

En Guantánamo - Septeto Nacional Ignacio Piñeiro

Mueve la cintura mulata - Septeto Nacional Ignacio Piñeiro

El son desangrado - Silvio Rodríguez

El unicornio azul - Silvio Rodríguez

El día feliz que está llegando - Silvio Rodríguez

Historia de una silla - Silvio Rodríguez

Te amaré - Silvio Rodríguez

Anoche soñé contigo - Sonora Matancera

Somos los campeones de la Salsa - Willie Chirinos

OTHER LATIN TUNES (In Spanish and Perfect to Dance):

Derroche - Ana Belén

Piel canela - Bobby Capó

Corazon Espinado - Carlos Santana

Bésame mucho - Consuelo Velazquez

No hay cama pa tanta gente - El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico

La casa por el tejado - Fito Fitipaldis

Los Huesos de Los Besos - Fito Fitipaldis

Moliendo Café - Hugo Blanco

La flaca - Jarabe de palo

Manantial de corazones - Jordano di Marzo

Burbujas de amor - Juan Luis Guerra

Despacito - Luis Fonsi

Llorarás - Oscar D' León

Melao de caña - Oscar D` León

Venezuela - Pablo Herrero y José Luis Armenteros

La Bamba - Ritchie Valens

Amigo - Roberto Carlos

Pedro Navaja - Rubén Blades

El padre Antonio y su monaguillo Andrés - Rubén Blades

Caballo viejo - Simón Díaz

La vaca mariposa - Simón Díaz

Dale suave Encarnación - Soneros Clásicos del Caribe

Abusadora - Wilfrido Vargas

Oye - Wilfrido Vargas

Oh qué será - Willie Colón

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

3-piece band:

- 2 mics for vocals.
- 1 mic for saxophone.
- 4 DI's to use as follows:
- Percussion Track 1.
- Percussion Track 2.
- Bass
- Cuban Tres (Cuban Traditional Guitar)
- One Guitar Amplifier
- One Bass Amplifier
- Two/three monitors on stage.

Total number of channels in the mixer desk: 7

4-piece band:

- 3 mics for vocals.
- 1 mic for saxophone.
- 3 mics for percussion set.
- 2 DI's to use as follows:
- Bass
- Cuban Tres (Cuban Traditional Guitar)
- One Guitar Amplifier
- One Bass Amplifier
- Two/three monitors on stage.

Total number of channels in the mixer desk: 9

5-piece band:

- 3 mics for vocals.
- 1 mic for saxophone.
- 5 mics for percussion set.
- 2 DI's to use as follows:
- Bass
- Cuban Tres (Cuban Traditional Guitar)
- Two Guitar Amplifiers
- One Bass Amplifier

Total number of channels in the mixer desk: 11


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

We are happy to bring our own PA system to all of our gigs. Our minimum fee includes a free of charge PA system holding up to 120 guests indoors (approx.). A larger and more powerful PA system for bigger venues is subject to an additional cost of £600.


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

Our minimum fee includes a free of charge Latin Music Playlist Service for breaks.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Latin Formula is formed by musicians with more than 20 years of experience, from both Cuba and Venezuela who have performed internationally throughout their careers, including North America, Europe and Asia!

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Set up time:
If sound system is provided and set up by a third party: 1 hour minimum. Otherwise, 2 hours.

Performace Times:

- Standard Set Time: **2 x 45 minutes (over a 2h period)** 
- 30 min break
- Time Configuration A: **2 x 60 minutes (over a 2h 30 min period)** 
- 30 min break
- Time Configuration B: **3 x 40 minutes (over a 3h period)** 
- 2 x 30 min breaks


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

We are happy to accept special requests as long as they match our style and format. This extra service is subject to a two-month notice (minimum).
Fee: £60 per song.

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