Riamba came together in 1998, a time in which a documentary film about the Buena Vista Social Club touched the hearts of millions, and the popularity of Salsa music rose. The aim of the group has been to perform traditional Cuban music in the Son style - the roots of Salsa. Riamba is made up of some of London's finest musicians who have studied in Europe, Argentina, Africa and Cuba. Their careers have led them to perform at venues such as the Blue Note Club (New York), The Cork Jazz Festival and the Sydney Festival, as well as with internationally renowned artists such as Salena Jones, Stewart Copeland and Alison Moyet.
Riamba's popularity has grown over recent years, with performances given at private functions and also larger public venues, such as The National Theatre, Regent's Park and some of London's most well-known Latin Clubs. Bossa Nova to Salsa, whether it be relaxing to the sultry Latin American sounds mixed with cool jazz or dancing the night away to the energetic grooves from Cuba, Riamba is certain to meet your mood.
Riamba is a flexible 4 - 8 piece band led by a female lead vocalist, backed by a strong rhythm section which includes piano, guitar, trumpet, bass and typical Latin American percussion. They play Latin American music to suit your needs, and can tailor the music to create the right mood for any occasion, be it a party, wedding or corporate event. Prior to any event, the band liaise with you closely to discuss your requirements to ensure that all partygoers are catered for - their aim is to make your party a night to remember!
Riamba Sample tracks
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Pare Cochero MP3
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Chachachó Sabrosón
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Educational Concerts
Riamba will take you on a tour of the popular music of Latin America which over the decades has set the world's feet tapping - a concert that is sure to entertain and educate.
Through music, song and dialogue the group's aim is to inform its audience of the development of Cuban, Brazilian and Argentinian music over the last one hundred years. The use of solo voice together with percussion and other melodic instruments is explored, covering aspects of Key Stages 3 and 4 QCA schemes of work.
The concert is an interactive experience with members of the audience encouraged to participate along the way and culminating in members of the audience participating in a Brazilian Samba Band - it's an experience not to be missed!
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