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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 Pianist extraordinaire, Matt Amper is not
recorded, performed and taught across the only one of the most sought after Latin
U.S. and worldwide. He is also regarded as pianists on the west coast, but is also an
one of the great ‘Akpons’ or lead singers in accomplished Jazz and Classical pianist.
the Afro-Cuban religious traditions and a Matt's musicality is preceded by his need to
master of the bata drums. dive deeper and deeper into exploring and
perfecting his craft which many would say
Guitarist/Vocalist, Jon-Oliver Knight is an has already reached perfection!
accomplished classical guitarist who has
toured extensively throughout the US, Josiel Perez has performed and toured all
Central America, Mexico and Europe. He over the world with some of the best bands
has played countless wedding ceremonies, out there. He currently plays Trumpet with
cocktail hours and receptions and Bobby Wilmore's is an incredibly well SitaraSon among other La based bands. A
epitomizes the exibility required to be a seasoned percussionist. From drum set to wizard with his countless percussion
wedding guitarist. Jon-O is also in demand
congas, bongos, or anything that Bobby instruments, Josiel brings that same skill
for his Vocals and plays sitar (Indian) and and creativity to the Latin side.
cuatro(Puerto Rican) in the band as well. 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 Together these accomplished musicians
busiest percussionists in California with his form a Band that will astound and
unique "good vibes" personality and his captivate you, leaving you wanting more.
astounding rhythmic ability and passion.

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