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Cuban carnival street band for hire, unique daytime music for weddings and parties. Covering London and South East.

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Biography - About us

The Hot Carnival Cubans are an incredible Cuban carnival street band for hire and have been celebrating the music and colour of the Santiago de Cuba Carnival since 1993.  The moment they start they instantly create a party atmosphere and they're a fun choice especially if you want something unique. They play all the rhythms and melodies of the traditional 'Paseo' (costumed street bands) with trumpets, saxophones, trombone and percussion. They have played and paraded for parties, weddings, festivals and carnivals all over the world from the Stoke Newington Festival to headlining the Rain Forest World Music Festival in Borneo and the fiestas of Santiago de Cuba. They are full of energy, humour and make any celebration fun!

What we do and FAQ's

How long does it take you to set up?
About half an hour

How much performance space do you need?
Width: 3m x Depth:3m

Are you happy to perform outside?
Yes, parading is good for us!

Can you learn requests or a first dance?
Yes, with one month's notice.

How long do you play for?
2x 45 minute sets usually.

Do you provide your own lighting?
N/A

What do you do during your break(s)
We can leave an iPod running if required.

My venue has a sound limiter – is that a problem?
We've never had a problem with these.

Where are you based?
London/Essex based, covering the UK and beyond.

Repertoire - the music/songs we play

Song Title and Rhythm
Ozmali Chango (Merengue)
Rolling/Big Heads (Comparsa)
Creme de Cachao  (Son)
Ritmo Pilon (Pilon)
Ya Ya Bo (Comparsa)
Texiliera (Comparsa)
Uno Dos y Tres (Comparsa)
Manisero (Cha Cha Cha)
Mirala (Comparsa)
Timbalada (Samba)
 

Testimonials and reviews

"They once again thrilled the audience with an electric vibrance that filled the hall. The raw energy of them meant the audience could do nothing but dance to the rhythms and the incredible horn section. If you want to party this is the band."
Nick Partridge, West Hill Cuba Solidarity Club, Hastings East Sussex

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