Latin Sounds @ LSF
We are passionate about our music. Here we are showcasing the best latin music that Melbourne has to offer.
Quarter Street takes you back to the heart of classic salsa. Inspired by the passion of salsa luminaries such as Eddie Palmieri, Ray Barreto and Hector Lavoe, and emphasizing the raw sounds of New York in the 1970’s, The Quarter Street revisit an era where the music of the streets resonated with the voice of the people.
Formed in early 2011, The Quarter Street combines the fresh energy of a newly created band with the skills of well known established musicians. A dynamic live band with a driving rhythm section and all-trombone horn section, this young vibrant group of talented musicians are quickly making a splash in the Melbourne music scene.
Luis Poblete – Vocals, Congas
Cristian Saavedra – Timbale
Sergio Botero – Vocals
Leo Salvo – Vocals, Bongo
Andrew James – Piano
Cesar “Fito” Saavedra – Bass
Ben Gillespie – Trombone
Jimmy Bowman – Trombone
Lazaro Numa – Trumpet/Trombone
Bahia, the Melbourne based Salsa Band,entertaining and performing in Melbourne Victoria and around Australia.
The Band is formed with a complete percussion line up of experienced Latinos Musicians who has mastered the exclusive grooves of Latin Music. Also a Brass line up of highly experienced Australian Musicians, together with a gifted Piano player who has become a celebrity to the Band, also a Latino Bass player with his Tumbao complete the ensemble Bahia, and to wrap it up with three leads Singers who will put all their experience on the line to entertain you.
Jose leyton
Pedro Farfan
Manuel Menjivar
Robert Krenn
David Allardice
Sergio Fuenzalida
Sonia Barreto
Kenton Smith
Leo Pozo
Cristian Saavedra
Fernando Gallardo
Jaquelin Vallejo
Los Mas Altos formed in 2007 playing the more rock side of latin america. They are favourites in the younger latin scene due to their vibrant and hard hitting shows and hits. They perform classic spanish rock anthems that have moved a generation. There is no one quite like this outfit in Australia and they call Melbourne home.
Pedro Chan
Arturo Juarez
Ricardo Ramos
Tash Vargas
Shane Farrell
Eric Calatayud
Andre Iriarte
Felipe Bopp
As if channeling the very essence of Cuban street music, Keko fronts the energetic and talented group of musicians including percussionist Javier Fredes, trumpet player Lazaro Numa, Tres instrumentalist Henry Saavedra and bassist Sergio Fredes. Theirs is the only traditional Cuban band to be recognised by the Cuban Ambassador in Australia.
Kekoson musicians have participated in various festivals such as Bluesfest, Womad, Sydney Festival and Moomba and have toured all over Australia, Canada and Spain. They have performed with some of Latin music’s best, and in 2012 Keko and Lazaro won the Best Australian Latin Artist Award.
Frontman – Keko
Percussionist – Javier Fredes
Trumpet player – Lazaro Numa
Tres instrumentalist – Henry Saavedra
Bassist – Sergio Fredes
The Salvadorian directors of Mariachi Los Románticos left El Salvador in 1987 , searching for a better life. On arrival to our shores, brothers Willíam and Julio with their father José, began to recreate their musical identity and play the Mariachi music of their homeland. Their songs embody the essence of México, telling stories of yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Mariachi Los Románticos play Mexican folk and pop music with a line up of Spanish vocals, guitar, Mexican bass, trumpet, violin and stunningly embroidered traditional uniforms. Los Romanticos have performed at many festivals and corporate events
Formed in 2004 by multi-faceted, multi-instrumentalist/composer Argentinian/Australian, award winning artist Abraham Dunovits, who now lives and works in Melbourne, Funkalleros have been playing locally at selected venues such as Open Studio, but the band shines in open air festivals. Abe was born in Argentina and grew up in Spain, soaking up the music as he went along, studying in the local “tablaos” where flamenco music was played in Madrid and going to see rock concerts at night. He has lived and worked in Australia since 1989. He is a somewhat musical virtuoso on string instruments but self-taught.
The aim of Funkalleros is not only to create original music from the heart that has resonance in the Australian multi-ethnic community, sending a message of love, hope and understanding for people of all races and countries, but also to make people move and have a good time. From the modern to the traditional, Funkalleros travel the uncharted musical waters of Alt-Latin music.
Cumbia, Cumbia psicodelica, urban rock, chicha, punk, reggae, colombian accordion. the new monos.
Javier Rodriguez
Brian Lee Silva
Leonardo Rodriguez
Cambur Pinton is a Melbourne-based musical group dedicated to promoting Venezuelan music in Australia. Formed by a mixture of both Venezuelan and local amateur musicians, with various degrees of formation within the music industry and wanting to share their passion for Venezuelan folklore music, the groups forte is their performance of joyful rhythms with string instruments, percussion and voices. Some of those rhythms may be accompanied by dancing performances by the Venezuelan dance group ‘Caribay’ which takes the whole musical experience to another level.
Cristina Alford
Rommy Moreno
Soraya Eakins
Luis Felipe Gonzalez
Julio Gutierrez
Andrew Norman
Ignacio Torres
Kunataki is an ensemble dedicated to exposing some of South America’s most exquisite music by approaching the folkloric traditions with a contemporary edge. The music is approached with special attention to the subtleties that exist within the traditional. Thus, Kunataki’s sound reflects devotion and dedication.
The founders of Kunataki, Oscar Poncell and Claudia Osegueda have been heavily influenced by the Afro-Latin styles of the Americas, especially by those from Perú and Cuba. At the same time, they appreciate the differences and similarities that reside within traditional Latin-American music. Through researching, listening and reproducing the vintage and contemporary Afro-Latin styles, they have embarked on a journey of musical enlightenment.
Orquesta La 45’ was created by Colombian Australian brother’s Eddie & Jayson Estrada. Playing Colombian, New York Salsa & also authentic tropical Cumbia. The boys lead a very energetic show not to be missed, high powered salsa & plenty of clave & tumbao in the mix.
Rojo Flamenco has become renowned for some of the most intimate, unique and powerful Flamenco shows happening around Melbourne!! It was only a matter of time before the energy and passion for Flamenco was brought together creating what is something that has to be experienced first hand..
Son cubano is a style of music and dance that originated in Cuba and gained worldwide popularity during the 1930s. Son combines the structure and feel of the Spanish canción with Afro-Cuban traits and percussion. The Cuban son is one of the most influential and widespread form of Latin-American music : its derivatives and fusions, including salsa, have spread across the world.
Son is specifically considered to be the foundation on which salsa was created.
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We are committed to delivering the most genuine Latin food experience by incorporating traditional flavours with a modern street twist. We bring elements of our heritage such as our music and warmth to create a memorable experience for anyone from any background.
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