Afrocuba

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Upcoming Appearances

Past Appearances

  • Friday, December 30, 2011
  • 7:00PM - Wedding Reception
  • Upper Black Eddy, PA
  • Friday, September 16, 2011
  • 12:00PM - Private Party (Havana Theme) at someones home
  • West Orange, NJ
  • Friday, January 01, 2010
  • 8:00PM - Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Gala
  • Richmond, VA
  • Saturday, January 10, 2009
  • 12:00PM - Carpenter Center - Former President Vicente Fox (Mexico)
  • Richmond, VA
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Location:
Montclair, New Jersey
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 100 miles from Montclair.
Pay Range:
$1200-$4000 per event
Member Since:
2011
Primary Category:
Cuban Band
Additional Categories:
Jazz Band, Latin Band, Merengue Band, Salsa Band, Wedding Band
Influences:
Tito Puente, Ismael Rivera, Cheo Feliciano, Pete

Group Members

  • Diego Tabares - Piano
  • John Acevedo - Conga
  • Davey Guzman - Timbales
  • Mikey De Los Santos - Bongo
  • Hector Cortez - Bass
  • Hector Rodriguez - Vocals/Percussion
  • Christian Suarez - Trumpet
  • Rob Quallich - Trumpet
  • Scott Frock - Trumpet
  • Kevin Davis - Percussion

Description

Afrocuba is one of North Jersey's most sought after performance/dance bands for weddings, private parties, festivals and corporate events. Listen to authentic Cuban and Latin Jazz played by New York City's best percussionists and instrumentalists.

Afrocuba Band plays covers from great Latin Legends of the 70s. Some of these include: Tito Puente, Ray Barreto, Ruben Blades, Fania-All-Stars, Ismael Rivera, Cheo Feliciano, El Gran Combo, Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez, Tommy Olivencia, Frankie Ruiz, Ismael Miranda

Afrocuba Band was formed in 2001 by John Acevedo (musical director and bass player), Kevin Ortiz (Timbalero), Mario Duque (Pianist), and Alex Dieguez (Conga). Afrocuba's original repertoire consisted primarily of classic, old school, Cuban music and, in 2004, slowly evolved to include Puerto Rican and Colombian influences as well. Afrocuba Band has gained much popularity among salsa dancers in the New Jersey/North Jersey and New York City area and has gained an impressive following of fans.

Song List

  • El Preso - Orquesta Guayacan
  • La Ruñidera - Nacho Sanabria
  • Cali Pachanguero - Grupo Niche
  • Mala Mujer - La Sonora Matancera
  • Anacaona - Cheo Feliciano
  • Ran Kan Kan - Tito Puente
  • Barranquillero Arrebatado - Fruko y Sus Tesos
  • Seis Lindas Cubanas - Orquesta Melodias
  • Bilongo - Unknown
  • Irresistible - Los Tres Ases (Bolero)
  • Cuarto De Tula - Buena Vista Social Club
  • Vive Y Vacila - Ray Barreto
  • Y No Hago Mas Na - El Gran Combo
  • Tremendo Guateque - Unknown
  • El Nazareno - Ismael Rivera
  • Guaguanco Callejero - Buena Vista Social Club
  • El Manisero - Simon Moises
  • Cojele el Gusto - Wayne Gorbea
  • Indestructible - Ray Barreto
  • Gojele el Golpe - Unknown
  • Juan Pachanga - Ruben Blades
  • Carino Falso - Buena Vista Social Club
  • La Esencia Del Guaguanco - Johnny Pacheco
  • Lagrimas Negras - Buena Vista Social Club
  • Palo Pa Rumba - Eddie Palmieri
  • El Carretero - Buena Vista Social Club
  • Pare Cochero - Orquesta Arragon
  • Marieta - Buena Vista Social Club
  • Picadillo - Tito Puente
  • Oye Como Va - Tito Puente (Cha Cha Cha)
  • Pio Mentiroso - Afro Cuban All Stars
  • Eternamente mi Mujer - Unknown (Bolero)
  • Pueblo Latino - Pete "el Conde" Rodriquez
  • Triunfamos - Los Panchos (Bolero)
  • Timbalero - El Gran Combo
  • Sin Un Amor - Los Dandys (Bolero)
  • Feo Pero Sabroso - Luis Ramirez with Tony Vega
  • Una Canita al Aire - Frankie Ruiz / T. Olivencia
  • La Bilirrubina - Juan Luis Guerra (Merengue)
  • Periquito Pin Pin - Frankie Ruiz / T. Olivencia
  • El Hombre - Son Quatro (Bachata)
  • Plante Bandera - Tommy Olivencia
  • Dime Porque - Ismael Rivera
  • Pedro Navajas - Ruben Blades

Available For:

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Cocktail Parties, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

Feedback

  • The band is very talented and they really make people dance! -- Kliff H, Upper Black Eddy, PA, 12/30/2011