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The 16-piece band, founded by trumpeter Alexander Abreu, consists of some of Cuba’s finest musicians, performing timba – the contemporary orchestral salsa music of Cuba. Abreu, who is also the lead vocalist, is known for his sophisticated and melodic voice, and the musicians blend salsa, jazz, RnB, funk, and Afro-Cuban folklore into their sound.
Passaporte is one of the band’s most popular albums, portraying everyday life in Cuba. It gained international attention after being named “Best Latin Albums of the Year” by National Public Radio in the U.S., and one of the “10 Best Latin Music Albums of the Time” by the Los Angeles Times.
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Musicians
- Alexander Abreu – vocals
- Amaury Pérez – trombone, backing vocals
- Eduardo Sandoval – trombone
- Uyuni Martínez – trumpet
- Lázaro González – trumpet
- José Luis Hernández – saxophone
- Yusef Díaz – keyboard
- Raúl Gil – bass
- Enrique Pérez – backing vocals
- Bernardo Rodríguez – piano
- Luis Miguel Sanchez – keyboard, backing vocals
- Guillermo del Toro – percussion
- Camilo Bonne – percussion
- José Julián Morejón – percussion
- Yasser Mejías – güiro
- Bruno Nápoles – guitar
Tickets
UiO employees can purchase tickets at a very favourable price (280 NOK) by using this link. Regular price: 500 NOK.