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US/UK Greatest Hits in Latin Style plus the finest Cuban Music.

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About The Latin Formula

UK/US Greatest Hits in LATIN STYLE... Plus CUBAN MUSIC. All in one!!!

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The Latin Formula, with musicians from both Cuba and Venezuela, not only bring an experience of Cuban Music to your event, but a nice entertaining show with US/UK greatest hits of all times performed in Latin Style. The audience is always so delighted with their catchy rhythms that no one can resist to dancing to the band. Expect to hear Cuban Classics as played by Buena Vista Social Club Cuban Orchestra, along with Latin Covers of hits by Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Sting and The Beatles among others. When the Latin Formula perform, you better bring your dancing shoes to join them for a Latin Experience full of rhythm, fun and catchy vibes.

The Latin Formula

5 out of 5

16 verified reviews

Satisfaction

4.8

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

4.7

The Latin Formula's Reviews

5 out of 5

Miguel and team played and sang for us at a 40th birthday party. They were amazing, and really brought the night together! Fantastic value for money, I would definitely use their services again. From the very beginning Miguel kept in direct contact with me, and everything went exactly as planned. Great musicians, great voices, great selection of instruments, we were all still singing their version of 'happy birthday' the following day! Can't praise the guys enough, we loved every minute. A huge thank you to The Latin formula!

Reply from The Latin Formula

3 months ago

Hi Dan, what a fantastic review!!! It was a pleasure for us to celebrate Karen's 40th Birthday. We loved the Cuban themed party: the decoration was amazing, the Cuban food was delicious, the guy dressed up as Fidel Castro was great fun, and we enjoyed the Cuban Cigars so much. You have a very nice family. We loved seeing them dancing to the band, doing the little train and enjoying our performance. Thank you so much for having us and being so friendly from minute one. Say hello to Karen and Happy Birthday again! Best regards, Miguel. The Latin Formula.

5 out of 5

Miguel and his band made the party. They were extremely professional (before the party I was already reassured by their professionalism and attention to detail). As soon as they started playing, the atmosphere of my party became joyful and fun, they sounded amazing (they play and sing fantastic and their sound system was great). It was my 50th birthday party with a mix of people from a broad range of nationalities and almost everyone was on their feet dancing because their music and presence was irresistible. Furthermore, they made me feel very special because they included my name in some of the songs that they played (it was all Cuban/Latinamerican as per my request) which was really fun. I would absolutely recommend them and would hire them again if I had another party. They were the highlight of my event (many guests of my party said this to me as well).

Reply from The Latin Formula

3 months ago

Hey Teresa, What a wonderful review! I do appreciate it. Your party was so special. I remember your guests dancing from the beginning to the end of the show. What an energy all your friends had! The Venue's location by The Thames was fantastic with amazing views of the city. The food was delicious, as well. Thank you so much for having us at your party. Thanks for everything. Looking forward to performing our Latin Music to you in the future. Happy birthday, again! Best regards, Michael. The Latin Formula

5 out of 5

Outstanding!

Reply from The Latin Formula

4 months ago

Thank you very much Duncan. We still have fantastic memories of your party a few weeks ago. I understand that you might have not wanted to re-type the wonderful review you emailed me. So, with your permission I will copy and paste it here for everyone. Say hello to Paula and Happy Birthday to her again! "The Latin Formula are brilliant! We hired them for birthday party at our house, communication was excellent from the moment of booking. A most professional outfit who made our event a spectacular success. Arriving in good time, they set up without disruption to the proceedings. They are all talented musicians who played a wonderful mix of Latin music and popular tunes cleverly adapted into a Cuban style which got everybody dancing. A highly polished yet personalised performance that impressed everyone and we would definitely recommend them."

4.8 out of 5

Truly authentic Cuban / Latin band with exceptional talent. Miguel and his band were the perfect choice for our 50th birthday party and I would readily hire them again without a doubt.

Reply from The Latin Formula

5 months ago

Thank you very much Lisa. We enjoyed performing at your party. Thanks for all your kindness.

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5 out of 5

The Latin Formula performed for us last Saturday and were absolutely amazing!! They arrived in good time to set up before the guests arrived and looked great in their suits and hats, which worked well with the glitz and glam theme of the evening. The band were fantastic in creating a rapport with the guests, which got them dancing during the whole of their performance. Everyone loved them. The band even got the guests singing, clapping and doing a conga dance. We have certainly found our go-to band for a great celebratory event and would definitely hire them again. They were fabulous!

5 out of 5

Had the pleasure of having this Latin band at our summer party and, seriously, they were the heartbeat of the Soiree! They had an amazing talent for reading the room and tailored the tunes perfectly, taking us all on a trip to Latin America without leaving our backyard. Super professional, too, from setup to the last note. Their song selection? Spot-on and memorable. These band is the real deal, and we're definitely bringing them back for an encore. If you want to amp up your party, they're a gem you'll want to book! Thank you Michael and the rest of you band for making our party so memorable, fun and inspiring!

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The Latin Formula's Song list

*COVERS (In English) PLAYED IN CUBAN STYLE (Perfect to Dance):

1. The thrill is gone (BB King)

2. Ten long years (BB King)

3. Nobody loves me (BB King)

4. When my heart starts beating like a hammer (BB King)

5. You are so beautiful (Joe Cocker)

6. Knocking on heaven`s door (Bob Dylan)

7. Sweet Home Chicago (Robert Johnson)

8. Cry me a river (Arthur Hamilton)

9. Girl from Ipanema (Tom Jobim)

10. Rock `round the clock (Bill Haley)

11. Blue suede shoes (Karl Perkins)

12. The Jailhouse Rock (Elvis Presley)

13. Englishman in New York (Sting)

14. Fragile (Sting)

15. Roxane (Sting - The Police)

16. Part-time lovers (Steve Wonder)

17. I saw her standing there (The Beatles)

18. Can`t buy me love (The Beatles)

19. Come together (The Beatles)

20. Twist & shout (The Beatles)

21. Stand by me (Ben E. King - John Lennon)

22. Imagine (John Lennon)

23. Baby I love your way (Peter Frampton)

24.The Latin Formula (The Latin Formula)

25. Kico`s swing (The Latin Formula)

26. Follow the band (The Latin Formula)

27. Break the ice (The Latin Formula)

28. Unchain my heart (Bobby Sharp) - Ray Charles

29. I got a woman (Ray Charles)

30. Hit the road Jack (Ray Charles)

31. What a wonderful world (Louise Armstrong)

32. When the saints go marching in (Louise Armstrong)

33. Beat it (Michael Jackson)

34. Stairway to heaven (Led Zeppelin)

35. Hotel California (The Eagles)

36. The house of the rising sun (The Animals)

37. Father and son (Cat Stevens)

38. Time in a bottle (Jim Croce)

39. Hard times (Ray Charles)

40. Yesterday (Paul McCartney)

41. Dust in the wind (Kansas)

42. She loves you (The Beatles)

43. I wanna hold your hand (The Beatles)

44. Let it be (The Beatles)

45. All my loving (The Beatles)

46. Hey Jude (The Beatles)

47. Don't let me down (The Beatles)

48. With a little help from my friends (The Beatles)

49. I just called to say I love you (Steve Wonder)

50. Every breath you take (The Police)

51. Killing me softly (Roberta Flack)

52. Sunny (Bobby Hebb)

53. Sorry seems to be the hardest word (Elton John)

54. It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n roll (AC/DC)

55. Eye of the tiger (Survivor)

56. Long tall Sally (Little Richard)

57. The three o'clock blues (BB King)

58. Ain't no sunshine (Bill Withers)

59. Californication

60. Losing my religion (REM)

61. Another day in paradise (Phil Collins)

62. Happy (Pharrel Williams)

63. Wonderwall (Oasis)

64. My heart is in Havana (Camila Cabello)

65. Shape of you (Ed Sheeran)

CUBAN TRADITIONAL MUSIC (In Spanish and Perfect to Dance):

66. 20 años (Omara Portuondo - Buenavista Social Club).

67. Chan Chan (Compay Segundo - Buenavista Social Club).

68. El cuarto de Tula (Sergio González Siaba - Buenavista Social Club).

69. El carretero (Guillermo Portabales - Buenavista Social Club).

70. Candela (Ibrahim Ferrer - Buenavista Social Club).

71. Píntate los labios María (Eleades Ochoa - Buenavista Social Club).

72. Bilongo (Buenavista Social Club).

73. Marieta (Ibrahim Ferrer & Omara Portuondo - Buenavista Social Club).

74. Dos gardenias (Ibrahim Ferrer - Buenavista Social Club).

75. El guateque campesino (Ibrahim Ferrer - Buenavista Social Club).

76. El bohío (Ibrahim Ferrer - Buenavista Social Club).

77. Quizás, quizás (Osvaldo Farrés)

78. Yolanda (Pablo Milanés)

79. De qué callada manera (Pablo Milanés)

80. Qué manera de quererte (Luis Emilio Ríos)

81. Un montón de estrellas (Polo Montañéz)

82. Chocó Guajira (Alfredo "Chocolate" Armenteros.

83. Anoche soñé contigo (Sonora Matancera)

84. Sabor a mí (Álvaro Carrillo)

85. Bonito y sabroso (Benny Moré)

86. Como fue (Benny Moré)

87. Rico vacilón Chachachá (Rosendo Quevedo)

88. Somos los campeones de la Salsa (Willie Chirinos).

89. Kímbara (Celia Cruz)

90. La vida es un carnaval (Celia Cruz)

91. Tus paisajes (Celia Cruz)

92. Lágrimas negras (Miguel Matamoros)

93. Son de la loma (Miguel Matamoros)

94. María Cristina me quiere gobernar (Ñico Saquito)

95. Cachita (Rafael Hernández Marín)

96. Guantanamera (Joseíto Fndez-José Martí)

97. Échale salsita (Septeto Nacional Ignacio Piñeiro)

98. En Guantánamo (Septeto Nacional Ignacio Piñeiro)

99. Mueve la cintura mulata (Septeto Nacional Ignacio Piñeiro)

100. El son desangrado (Silvio Rodríguez)

101. El unicornio azul (Silvio Rodríguez)

102. El día feliz que está llegando (Silvio Rodríguez)

103. Historia de una silla (Silvio Rodríguez)

104. Te amaré (Silvio Rodríguez)

105. Años (Pablo Milanés)

106. El breve espacio en que no estás (Pablo Milanés)

OTHER LATIN TUNES (In Spanish and Perfect to Dance):

107. Despacito (Luis Fonsi)

108. Bésame mucho (Consuelo Velazquez)

109. Melao de caña (Oscar D` León)

110. Llorarás (Oscar D' León)

111. Piel canela (Bobby Capó)

112. Dale suave Encarnación (Soneros Clásicos del Caribe)

113. Corazon espiando (Carlos Santana)

114. La flaca (Jarabe de palo)

115. Oh qué será (Willie Colón)

116. Pedro Navaja (Rubén Blades)

117. El padre Antonio y su monaguillo Andrés (Rubén Blades)

118. No hay cama pa tanta gente (El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico)

119. Derroche (Ana Belén)

120. Una mujer como tu (Eros Ramazzotti)

121. Manantial de corazones (Jordano di Marzo)

122. Oye (Wilfrido Vargas)

123. Burbujas de amor (Juan Luis Guerra)

124. Moliendo Café (Hugo Blanco)

125. Caballo viejo (Simón Díaz)

126. Venezuela (Pablo Herrero y José Luis Armenteros)

127. La vaca mariposa (Simón Díaz)

128. La casa por el tejado (Fito Fitipaldis)

129. Amigo (Roberto Carlos)

130. La Bamba (Ritchie Valens)

The Latin Formula's Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£900
Up to 2 hours	£1150
Up to 3 hours	£1550

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

The Latin Formula makes the difference... We do Popular Songs by Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Sting... 50`s, 60`s, 70`s & 80`s in CUBAN STYLE... Plus CUBAN MUSIC. All in one!!! Our clients love the entertainment made by the frontman getting people to sing, clap their hands, come to play to stage and dance to our Latin Catchy Vibes.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Several venues around London, Brighton and Worthing.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

That's a long list... In brief, Buenavista Social Club, The Beatles, Sting and Elvis Presley.

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

Good Question.

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes, our line-ups are as follows... 4 piece band: Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Leader Guitar, Saxophone and Cuban Percussion Set. 3 piece band: Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone and Cuban Percussion Set. 2 piece band: Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Leader Guitar and Percussion Loops.

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

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run-up to the event just let us know

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

Not a Dj, but as soon as our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our live performance and the same service can be provided between our sets.!

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time.

Can you roam around while you perform?

No, sorry.

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

Yes, feel free to choose songs from our setlist.

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

PA yes but not lighting. We usually require a minimum of 4 by 2 metres space to perform

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £30 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc.

Musicianship

Genres:

Cuban music, Salsa, Latin

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Types:

Cuban band, Caribbean band

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Event types:

Birthday party, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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