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Alma Latina

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About Alma Latina

Exciting dynamic & experienced Latin group playing salsa & Cuban music in a compact duo, trio or quartet format.
Cuban band
London
Public liability insurance of £10 million

Alma Latina are very excited to have the wonderful Cuban performer Yuri Moreno. Yuri has a beautiful authentic Cuban voice, is a vivacious performer who also plays percussion. Paul is a pioneer in performing Latin music in the UK having performed since the late 1980's. Paul is also leader of award winning Brazilian music band Viramundo. They perform a wide repertoire of Cuban & Latin pop hits as well as some original material. They can also add a world class Cuban tres player (guitar like instrument characterised on recordings like The Buena Vista Social Club) and/or percussionist to make the line up into a trio or quartet if required. Worried that your crowd might not be able to dance the Latin way? Don't worry because our charismatic & vivacious lead singer 'Yuri' will show them the basic moves. Yuri uses a high quality DPA headset wireless mic which allows her to fully interact with the audience, during the performance or in the breaks to recorded music.

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Alma Latina's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Polly N
3 months ago
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5 out of 5

We knew that Alma Latina would make our wedding evening, and they absolutely delivered! The music was incredible and had every single guest up on the dancefloor for the whole time. We were over the moon!

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Eva G
4 months ago
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4.8 out of 5

I hired Alma Latina for my 50th birthday party and they brought pure energy and joy. Four wonderful musicians who are accomplished individually and create an infectious sound when playing together. Despite the cold weather in July we danced and had fun from the beginning right until the end. Highly recommended!

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Roy S
8 months ago
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5 out of 5

Alma Latina was a great addition to our event over the summer. Giving us the Caribbean vibes we were looking for. They really got the crowd going and people on their feet. Thanks again

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Edward O
11 months ago
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5 out of 5

They were amazing!! Brought the vibes!!

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David M
1 year ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in 72 Cleveland St
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5 out of 5

Excellent & everyone felt like dancing at our restaurant/bar event. Punctual, good at staying in touch and prompt in replying. Everybody loved them and their experience in making the evening a success was essential, I wouldn't hesitate to use them again or recommend them.

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Priscila D
1 year ago, for a Birthday party in Private party
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5 out of 5

Wonderful! Alma Latina trio were brilliant at my private party! Fun! So contagious & astonishing the way they got everyone dancing with just the 3 of them. Yuri, Miguel & Paul provided good entertainment all night! Can't wait to book them again.

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Alma Latina's Song list

Lagrimas Negras
Que Manera de Querete
El Reto
Moliendo cafe
Noches de Cumbia
Para que Aprendas
Guateque Campesino
Guantanamera
Chan Chan
Suavemente
El Carretero
Oye Como va
Bailando
Despacito
Pollera Colora
Bilongo (Negra Tomasa)
La Camisa Negra
Queien Sera (Sway)
Idilio
El Bodeguero
La Hora Que Me Llamen Voy
Alla En La Playa Maria
Sabroso
Me Importas Tu
Che Comandante
Miradas Callejeras
Rico Vacillon
Quizas, Quizas, Quizas
Perfidia
Llororas
Pedro Navaja
Quimbara
Patacon Pisao
Muneca
El Picaflor
Son De La Loma
La Colegiala
La Bamba
El Quarto De Tula
Yiri Yiri Bon
El Manisero
Besame Mucho
Sabor A Mi
Veinte Anos
Como Fue
Dos Gardenias
Me Importas Tu
Me Voy Pal Pueblo
Ligia Elena
Burbujas De Amor
Bachata Rosa
Fiesta
Love & Ganja
La Loca
La Cosita
Bronce Nama
Girl From Ipanema
Monton De Estrellas
Hasta Siempre
Aisha
Summertime
Hot Hot Hot
Don't Worry, Be Happy
Blame It On The Boogie
Can't Take My Eyes Off You
Don't You Worry Bout A Thing
Don't Go Yet
Cry Me A River
Feeling Good
Master Blaster
Sir Duke
Expansions
Faith
September
Billie Jean
Feliz Navidad
Winter Wonderland
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Jungle bells
Vivir Mi Vida
Ojala Que Lueva Cafe
El Vebao
Ahi Ahi
Que Sera Lo Que Quiero El Negro
Woman Del Callao
Incondicional
Que Me Des Tu Carino
Moscas En La Casa
Stand By Me
La Mordidita
Narco
La Billirrubina
Zaina
El Amor Que
Perdimos
Brindala Limon
Ja Te Olvide
Abusadora
Estoy Aqui
Ya Supe De Ti
You Got The Love
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
Let's Stay Together
My Cherie Amor
Overjoyed
Muevete
Bailando
La Bamba
Lamento Boliviana
Marido Maradeiro
Is This Love
Papa Was A Rolling Stone
Volare
Estoy Aqui
La Camisa Negra
Djobi Djoba
Danza Kuduro
Sandunguera
Vivir Mi Vida
La Mordidita
Yolanda
Tequila
Macarena
Corazon Partido
Drume Negrita
Me Dicen Cuba – Havana D’Primera
Si No Vuelves – Gente De Zona
Cuba Isla Bella – Orishas
Idilio – Leoni Torres
Brindemos por Ella – Los 4
Baila Riddim – Farruko, IAmChino, and Justin Quiles
Me Quedaré Contigo – Ne-Yo and Pitbull
No Mas Mentiras – El Micha, El Uniko, and Jacob Forever
Me Mantengo – Juan Formell and Los Van Van
Lagrimas Negras – Cuba Feliz
Quisiera Volver – Baby Lores and Descemer Bueno
Ciudad Hembra (La Habana) – Alex Cuba
Pasaporte – Havana D’Primera
Yolanda – Pablo Milanés
Sábanas Blancas – Omara Portuondo
Guantanamera – Celia Cruz
Pataki de Libertad – Buena Fe
Créeme – Vicente Feliú
Hace Calor en la Habana – Habana Abierta
Yiri Yiri Bon (Son) – El Cuarteto Patria and Eliades Ochoa
Ojos Negros – Descemer Bueno and Kelvis Ochoa
Maria Cristina – Vieja Trova Santiaguera
Bibisa – Roberto Fonseca
La Tirana – La Lupe
Bacalao con Pan – Chucho Valdés and Irakere
Tumba Palo Cocuye – Afro-Cuban All Stars
Como Fué – Benny Moré
Cambiará? – X Alfonso

Alma Latina's Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£500
Up to 2 hours£562.50
Up to 3 hours£625
Packages
Wedding ceremony2 musicians
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£687.50
Drinks reception2 musicians
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£750
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner2 musicians
- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.
£937.50

Add-ons

Skype Consultation and 3 New Songs Learned
+£187.50
DJ set
+£187.50
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

The vibrancy & energy of performances

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We have played in so many different types of venues from private houses to airports, football stadiums to pubs.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Buena Vista Social Club, Compay Segundo, Celia Cruz, Celina Gonzalez.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Private party for Madonna.

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes we work regularly as a duo, trio or quartet but we can add other musicians for a larger band if required.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We will always endeavour to be a flexible as possible about timings. We understand that things change, just let us know.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, we provide background music between sets as standard, just let us know what you require. We can also provide a DJ service as an extra option.

How much time do you need to set up?

The set up time depends on the size of the band, Typically minimum 30 mins for the duo, 1 hour for the trio & an hour & a half for the quartet.

Can you roam around while you perform?

Yuri our singer is completely mobile as she uses a wireless headset mic. She is a great entertainer & loves interacting with the guests.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

Yes, songs can be chosen from our repertoire list.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

Yes, all PA & lighting is included in our quote. However we only bring the small lighting rig on request, (it is quite basic).

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We offer to learn a song that's not on our list for a 1st dance at a wedding for example.
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Genres:
Cuban music, World music, Salsa, Latin, Caribbean music, Latin jazz
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