Son Latino Band
What: Latin
Where: Brandon, MB
Visit: www.sonlatinoband.com
Brandon, MB might seem like a world away from Latin America geographically speaking, though the two are more closely linked than one might think.
The Son Latino Band was formed from the influx of Latin-American immigrants to the prairie city. Comprised of 11 musicians hailing from five different countries, the group skillfully combines Latin rhythms and dance beats with the improvisational nature of jazz.
Their high-energy live performances are delivered by three vocalists, a keyboardist, a bass player, a traditional three-piece percussion section, and a six-piece horn section. Their mix of salsa, merengue, cumbia, raspa, mambo, cha cha cha, and Bolero music has earned them stage slots at the TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, the Regina Latin Festival, and the Brandon Folk Festival.
The Son Latino Band plays original music as well as a collection of well-known Latin American standards in a big band style. Their songs are sung in both Spanish and English and touch on a variety of universal topics including love and immigration in addition to every day life in Manitoba.
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