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With its flair for performing in a variety of
settings and musicians from both world and jazz music backgrounds,
Riamba is one of the sought after Salsa bands on the London scene
today.
Riamba came together in 1998 with the aim of performing traditional
Cuban music in the Son style – the roots of Salsa. Drawing upon this
style as its inspiration, the group set about creating a sound that
combines the hot rhythms of Latin America with European harmony and
the virtuosity of jazz. A combination that has resulted in
a sound that energises musicians and dancers alike.
Riamba is made up of some of London’s finest musicians who have
studied in Europe, Argentina, Columbia and Cuba. Their careers have
led them to perform with internationally acclaimed artists in such
diverse venues as: Pizza on the Park, The 606 Club, The Royal
Festival Hall (London); Blue Note Club (New York); The Sydney
Festival (Australia) and The National Theatre (Ghana).
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