Septeto Siboney

The traditional Cuban Septet

A traditional Cuban septet (which can also go down to 5 or 6 musicians) playing the delightful Cuban "Son" music - famous from the Buenavista Social Club.

 

Son music is the Afro-Cuban dance music featuring plaintive and captivating melodies from harmonised vocals and trumpet soaring over the combined rhythms of upright-Bass, Bongos, Maracas, Clave Accoustic Guitar and the driving typical "Tres" guitar native to Cuba.

Siboney play the following rhythms: 'Son', 'Guajira'(like the song "Guantanamera"), romantic 'Bolero-Son', up-tempo 'Rumba-Son', and 'Son-Pregon' - inspired by the calls of street-vendors.

They have performed at at the Barbican Centre, Cuban Festivals and many stately homes, as well as weddings and parties.

Dancers in traditional costume can also accompany the band.

To book: call 07956-395018 or e-mail us