Son Cubano
The advertised starting price represents the act's minimum fee in their local region.
Travel expenses are not included, and factors such as the day of the week, time of year, and duration of the performance may affect your final quote.
For an exact price, please fill out the enquiry form with your event details.
From £1465
Highlights
- Uplifting range of traditional Afro-Cuban music
- Featuring authentic professional Cuban musicians
- Notable performances include The Cork Jazz Festival, The Shetland Folk Festival & The Africa Oye Festival
- Live session for BBC Radio 3’s Sean Rafferty show
- Available in various line-ups, from a trio to a 10-piece band
- Perfect to get guests dancing into the night!
About
Delivering their uplifting and energetic range of Cuban music, Son Cubano are the real deal.
Son Cubano perform traditional Afro-Cuban music, originating from the streets of eastern Cuba at the turn of the last century. The band features a new generation of Cuban musicians who are all passionate about maintaining the traditions of the genre, continuing the Buena Vista legacy that put Cuban music back on the map in 1997.
The band have recently played a number of notable events and festivals, including The Cork Jazz Festival, The Shetland Folk Festival, The Africa Oye Festival and a live session for Sean Rafferty on BBC Radio 3.
Son Cubano are available to hire in a number of line-ups from a trio to 10-piece band. For more information on hiring this Cuban function band please get in touch.

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Song List
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- Cumbia
- Colegiala
- El Cafetal
- La Piragua
- La Pollera Colora
- La Zenaida
- Mujer Majadera
- Salsa / Son / Merengue / Chachacha / Bolero:
- A Mi Manera (chachacha)
- Apagame La Vela (merengue/tropical)
- Apretataito (merengue)
- Ay Papacito (son montuno
- Baila Con Mi Tumbao (salsa)
- Baila Suavito (chachacha)
- Bamboleo (salsa)
- Cachita (charanga)
- Cangrejo (son montuno)
- Capullito D'Aleli
- Carretero (son montuno)
- Co Co Mai Mai (son)
- Chan Chan (son)
- Como Fue (bolero)
- Consuelate (son)
- Dos Gardenias (son)
- Dundunbanza (bolero son)
- El Bodeguero (chachacha)
- El Cuarto De Tula (son)
- El Manicero / Peanut Vendor (son)
- El Negrito Del Batey (merengue)
- El Paralitico (son)
- El Punto Cubano (charanga / son)
- El Traigito (son)
- En El Delirio Habanero (bolero-son)
- Guantanamera (bolero chachacha)
- Juanito Morel (merengue)
- La Empaliza (merengue)
- La Enganadora (chachacha)
- La Guacherna (merengue)
- Lágrimas Negras (son)
- La Negra Tomasa (Bilongo)
- Le Sumba El Mango (son montuno)
- Me Voy Pal Pueblo (chachacha)
- No Me Llores (chachacha)
- Oye Como Va (chachacha)
- Pare Cochero (son)
- Prende El Fogon (son)
- Rita La Caimana (descarga son)
- Sandunguera
- Son De La Loma (son)
- Tres Lindas Cubanas (bolero – cha)
- Yo No Quiero Piedra En Mi Camino (salsa)
- Popular songs
- Waka Waka (Shakira)
- Someone Like You (Adele)
- Don’t You Worry About A Thing (Stevie Wonder)
- I Will Survive (Gloria Gaynor).
Reviews
Read 12 reviews for Son Cubano.
Radio 3: Sean Rafferty presents, with live music from a band of UK-based Cuban musicians in the world-famous Buena Vista Social Club tradition. Music to keep us all young, the...Read More
Thank you so much for last night. You did such a great job and Mario Testino loved your energy.
The band performed at our event in London and it provided a great atmosphere for the drinks reception and it gave the event a real summer feeling. The band were...Read More
Thank you SO SO much for organising everything today. The event was a MASSIVE success! We only expected year 11 to show up but within the first few minutes the...Read More
Garry and I just want to say a massive thank you to you all for playing at our wedding and making it extra special...everyone absolutely loved it and they're still...Read More
Everything went really well on Saturday. The band was absolutely brilliant, and made such a difference to the atmosphere. Lots of people have been asking where I found you. You...Read More
Key Information
Learn more about what's included when booking Son Cubano for your event. If you have requirements that differ from the below, please let us know when making your enquiry.
Standard Package
- 2 x 60 minute sets over a 3 hour period
- Includes professional sound equipment
- Arrival one hour prior to performance
- Travel expense
- Dedicated member of our team assigned to your event
- PAT certified equipment and Public Liability Insurance
Line-ups & Extras
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