Cuarteto Cubana is a Cuban, Salsa and Latin band based in Brighton, East Sussex and one of the UK's leading exponents of Cuban Sol, Salsa and Latin music.
Authentic Cuban Singer
The band is fronted by female vocalist Adriana who is originally from Havana, Cuba. She has performed on the Havana music scene for over 10 years working with Cuban music legends such as William Vivanco, Eliades Ochoa (from Buena Vista Social Club) and NG La Banda. All of the band members have worked at the top end of the Latin music scenes in Cuba, Spain, Columbia and of course the UK.
Perfect for Any Event
Cuarteto Cubana is perfect for all types of event having played concerts and festivals as well as private parties, weddings and salsa classes. They never fail to get audiences onto the dance floor with their charismatic stage performance and exciting repertoire of Son, Salsa and Afro Cuban music.
East Sussex Location
The band is based in Brighton in East Sussex and is therefore superbly located for events in southern counties including Kent, West Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, Essex and Dorset. The can also easily travel into central London for events in the capital such as corporate events.
Adriana - Vocals
Born in Cuba in 1977, Adriana has been an important part of the Havana music scene since the early 90s where she worked prolifically before moving to the U.K. in 2010. The list of top musicians with whom she has sung is seemingly endless and includes Robert Aaron, Danny Rivera, William Vivanco, Eliades Ochoa (Buena Vista Social Club), Ogguere, DJ Joy, Diana Fuentes, Vocal Catarsis, Vocal Luna, Frank Fernández, Néstor del Prado, Raúl Verdecia, Emilio del Monte Jr. Emilio Vega, Schola Cantorum Coralina, NG la Banda, Pura Ortiz, Beatriz Corona, Julio Rigal, Jeffrey, Richard Thomas-Rodríguez, David Hernández to name but a few.
Luke - Guitar
Luke is experienced in playing a wide range of musical styles including Jazz, Latin Music, Funk and Afrobeat. He has travelled throughout Cuba studying various its musical styles as well as going to his fathers native Ghana to study the roots of African music. In addition to playing with Cuarteto Cubana he is a member of jazz trio ‘The Org’ with Terry Seabrook (Cubana Bop, Milestones), Afrobeat Band ‘Kalakuta Millionaires’ and has recently toured with the Paul McIntyre trio.
Eddie - Bass
Eddie has been a professional bassist for more than 15 years, playing in all sorts of musical contexts throughout the UK and across the world in the USA, Australia, Europe and the Middle East. Eddie's studied and played the Afro-Latin styles of Cuba and Brazil and maintains close links with both countries. He plays bass with Turin Brakes as well as leading his own Jazz quartet.
Juan - Drums & Percussion
Juan was born in Columbia where he studied south and central american music from an early age. After becoming a professional drummer and percussionist in Columbia he based himself in Barcelona where he stayed for 10 years. During this period he played extensively in the local area as well as touring with host of bands all over Spain. Juan then moved to the UK in 2009 where his considerable talent and inside knowledge of latin music have kept him in high demand ever since
General Information:
Name: Cuarteto Cubana
Location: Brighton
Main Category: Latin & Salsa Bands
Other Categories: Bands, Live Music, Party Bands, Traditional Music, Wedding Bands, Wedding Music
Lineups/Options:
5 Piece Band (default): Female Vocals, Guitar/Vocals, Bass/Vocals, Drums/Vocals
Percussion/Vocals
Timings:
Standard Set Times: 2 x 1 hour sets
Set Up Time: 1hrs 0 mins
Usual Evening Arrival Time: 18:00
Usual Evening Finish Time: 0:00
Space Required (w x d):
5 Piece Band (default): 3.0m x 2.0m
Sound & Lighting:
PA suitable for: Up to 300 people
Stage Lighting: No
Dance Floor Lighting: No
Free use of PA via iPod: Yes
DJ included: No
Other Requirements
Hospitality/Artist Rider: 5 hot meals, Parking for 2 vehicles
Technical Requirement: 2 power sockets