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United States Of America / Singers & Groups
Sitara Son
Cuban-Latin Band
Vicky Ferrara
vicky@salsamundi.com
Master percussionist and singer, Maestro
Lázaro Galarraga is a native of Havana,
Cuba, now living in Los Angeles. He was a
founding member of the premier
Cuban music troupe, Conjunto Folklorico
Nacional de Cuba (1961-62, 1977-82) A
world-renowned teacher, performing artist,
choreographer and writer of Afro-Cuban
music, culture and folklore, he has
recorded, performed and taught across the
U.S. and worldwide. He is also regarded as
one of the great ‘Akpons’ or lead singers in
the Afro-Cuban religious traditions and a
master of the bata drums.
Guitarist/Vocalist, Jon-Oliver Knight is an
accomplished classical guitarist who has
toured extensively throughout the US,
Central America, Mexico and Europe. He
has played countless wedding ceremonies,
cocktail hours and receptions and
epitomizes the exibility required to be a
wedding guitarist. Jon-O is also in demand
for his Vocals and plays sitar (Indian) and
cuatro(Puerto Rican) in the band as well.
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Bobby Wilmore's is an incredibly well
seasoned percussionist. From drum set to
congas, bongos, or anything that Bobby
can nd that will make a noise, he is sure to
captivate with his precision and creativity
behind the drum. Bobby is one of the
busiest percussionists in California with his
unique "good vibes" personality and his
astounding rhythmic ability and passion.
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Pianist extraordinaire, Matt Amper is not
only one of the most sought after Latin
pianists on the west coast, but is also an
accomplished Jazz and Classical pianist.
Matt's musicality is preceded by his need to
dive deeper and deeper into exploring and
perfecting his craft which many would say
has already reached perfection!
Josiel Perez has performed and toured all
over the world with some of the best bands
out there. He currently plays Trumpet with
SitaraSon among other La based bands. A
wizard with his countless percussion
instruments, Josiel brings that same skill
and creativity to the Latin side.
Together these accomplished musicians
form a Band that will astound and
captivate you, leaving you wanting more.
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