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The Band’s eclectic repertoire is passionate, Over the years Palenke has toured: Completing the quartet is XAVIER
dynamic and eminently danceable: from Switzerland (Montreaux Festival), France, OSMIR from São Paulo, Brazil who
the characteristically hot blooded tempos Italy, Spain, Tunisia, Morocco, Malaysia, brings his wonderful percussion &
of Cuban Salsa and Brazilian Lambada, the Indonesia, Ireland and Turkey. The band has vocal talents.
traditional folk rhythms of Colombian performed for dignitaries such as Prince The band is also available as a trio
cumbia and Dominican Merengue, to the Charles, the late King Hussein of Jordan, and duo for smaller
latest Caribbean Reggae and universally King Juan Carlos of Spain and has become events/budgets.
popular Spanish style “Gypsy Kings”. a spicy ingredient at hotels, clubs and many SAMBOSSA, a compact but very
This all singing band includes the pop stars parties. powerful Brazilian/Latin group.
traditional latin rhythm section, piano, In the UK, the band is well known from
guitar, bass, congas, bongos and timbale. North to South as a leading Latin band
It is fronted by Adriana Santana also spreading the Latin fever from small to big
Colombian, who has become the audiences. Palenke has been invited to the
“Queen of Salsa” in London captivating Barbican Centre, the South Bank, The
the audience with her magnetic voice and Edinburgh Festival and several TV shows.
sensual dancing. Palenke over the years had worked with the
collaboration of great Musicians such as:
Oscar Ruiz, timbale; Bill Bland, congas; RIAMBA:
Alejandro Martinez, multi-percussionist and
Luis Carlos Fuentes, Drummer
the professionals

of rhythm!

With air for performing, Riamba is one
of the most sought after and lively Latin
music bands on the London scene today.
SAMBOSSA, Its exible 3 to 7 piece line-up is led by a

superb female vocalist and backed by a
a band playing strong rhythm section which includes: As individuals this has led them to perform
piano, trumpet, bass and typical Latin on tours in the UK and around the world
the sounds & American percussion. with artists such as: Björk, Jason Rebello,
With their combined musical talents, The Ghana Dance Ensemble, Stewart
rhythms of Brazil the group is perfectly suited for the Copeland (The Police), and at venues which

many different occasions and requests include: Pizza on the Park, The 606 Club,
With music ranging from sultry that Riamba receives; from a fully blown The Royal Festival Hall, Glastonbury Festival,
Bossa Nova & grooving Afro-funk Salsa dance band with optional The Sydney Festival (Australia) and The
to blistering samba, Sambossa Also from Rio is hugely talented multi-instrumentalist dance tuition, to a more relaxed event National Theatres (London and Ghana).
have everything needed to delight MARCELO ANDRADE who showcases his saxophone where lively background music in the Riamba has performed for many private
both the listener & the dancer. & ute styles. Latin style is required. clients and at venues which include: The
Guitarist PAUL RUMBOL leads this band as well as being National Theatre (London), The National
Featuring the unique vocal talents band leader of the celebrated group Viramundo. Riamba’s musicians, who are from Latin Portrait Gallery, The Dorchester Hotel, The
of ELISANGELA MAHOGANY, who He also sings & plays the cavquinho (small Brazilian America, Europe and the UK, have had an Cultural Olympiad, Battersea Park and
brings originality to some classic guitar) & has been working alongside the most talented eclectic musical training with professional Regent’s Park Festival as well as travelling
Brazilian tunes. Brazilian performers for more than 20 years. experiences to match, encompassing: Latin abroad for European performances.

American, jazz, pop and classical music.
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