Afrocuba Band is one of North Jersey's most sought after Salsa Bands for weddings, private parties, festivals and
corporate events (Salsa Band NJ). Since 2001, John Acevedo's Cuban band has performed for all
kinds of venues up and down the east coast. Listen to authentic Cuban
Music (Cuban Band NJ) and Latin Jazz played by New York City's best percussionists and
instrumentalists. Latin Band NJ
Afrocuba Band was formed
in 2001 by John Acevedo (musical director and bass player), Kevin Ortiz
(Timbalero), Mario Duque (Pianist), and Alex Dieguez (Conga). Afrocuba's
original repertoire consisted primarily of classic, old school, Cuban
music and, in 2004, slowly evolved to include Puerto Rican and Colombian
influences as well. Afrocuba Band has gained much popularity among salsa
dancers in the New Jersey/North Jersey and New York City area and has
gained an impressive following of fans.
Afrocuba Band plays covers from great Latin Legends of the 70s.
Some of these include: Tito Puente, Ray Barreto, Ruben Blades,
Fania-All-Stars, Ismael Rivera, Cheo Feliciano, El Gran Combo, Pete "El
Conde" Rodriguez, Tommy Olivencia, Frankie Ruiz, Ismael Miranda.
Afrocuba Band Members (Cuban Band NJ)
Diego Tabares: Piano
David Guzman: Timbales, Vocals
John Acevedo: Conga, Violin
Hector Cortez: Bass
Hector Rodriguez: Lead Singer, Percussion
Mikey De Los Santos: Bongo, Guiro
Christian Mora: Trumpet
Scott Frock: Trumpet
Rob Qualich: TrumpetAlberto Hernandez: Trombone
In February 2007, Afrocuba Band recorded seven of its most popular covers and
released its first CD, "Hermandad". Afrocuba is a Cuban Band NJ
Salsa Cubana NJ
