San Diego based French-American musician Josquin des Pres grew up in the south of France, the epicenter of French Gypsy Rumba that took the world by storm,when the Gipsy Kings invaded the airwaves in the late 1980s. This now popular sound which had taken birth in small communities in the south of France has now become a worldwide phenomenon. Continue reading →

Calé creates an intimate relationship with their audience, connecting almost immediately with deep, guarded places in the soul. The origin of their Latin-fusion music, shaped and re-shaped through generations, is from Spanish-Arabic, North African and Romany regions. Continue reading →

Allegato takes you on an eclectic jazz journey, performing music from around the globe and in 6 languages, including songs from Brazil, Japan, France, Italy, Argentina, Cuba, Mexico and the U.S. Their world mix of Latin rhythms, swing, funk, ballads, and gypsy jazz, all with a contemporary twist, makes for a truly international music and culture experience.

Custom designed Allegato ensembles for each themed event include: World Mix, Brazil Nights, French Bistro, Mediterranean Jazz, Latin Jazz, and Japanese Fusion. World class jazz musicians as well as traditional instrumentalists including accordion, violin, Latin percussion, and Japanese koto harp.

Alli & the Cats (Classic Jazz):
A classic jazz experience, combining timeless jazz favorites from the 1920s to present. Themes include: Big band era swing, Great Gatsby, cocktail jazz, classic jazz of the Great American Songbook, as well as classic Bossa Nova, Latin jazz, and French Chansons.

From corporate events to weddings and private parties, Alli & the Cats offer sophisticated live entertainment, drenched in style that moves you, and custom designed to create the perfect ambiance for your special event.

Barcelona Nights is a refreshing blend of Flamenco guitar and Cajon percussion. From the first note to the last, let Barcelona Nights various musical influences shine through, creating the perfect atmosphere for any corporate function.

Alturas (formally known as RAMA NUEVE) was born in La Paz, Bolivia in 1975. During the first year the group produced the number one hit song in Bolivia. They also entered and won several folk music festivals and traveled throughout South America performing. Alturas has made his presence known in Sound Tracks, Television Appearances, and is heard in hundreds of Radio Stations around the United States of America, Latin America, and Europe. Their continuous appearances in Universities, Colleges and Festivals have brought audiences to their feet amazed at the skills and professional performance of Alturas.
In March of 2002, Alturas was nominated  as Best Group in The Orange County Music Awards (OCMA) in “World Music” Category.
Alturas has always received a warm reception and this has made them take the decision to tour U.S.A. and Canada in the near future. They are looking forward to spread their music to people of all backgrounds who will lend an ear.
Whenever, and wherever they perform, their professionalism and musicianship is always admired. As Alturas begins to play, audiences cannot resist participation, clapping their hands and singing along, they are soon captivated as the music takes them up to the heights of  “The Flight of the Condor” for an experience they will never forget.

Our Mariachi band has been playing together since 1994.   Whether playing as a trio or a full 9 pieces they are steeped in the traditional sound of Mexico.  Traditional Mariachi’s are always a great way to add ambiance to your themed event.  Your guests will be think they have gone “south of the border” once they’ve heard this group play.  Ole!

Blending the sounds of Brazil, Spain, the US, Cuba, Africa, and the Middle East, Otro Mundo will take you on a musical journey around the world. The band consists of Dusty Brough on guitar, Kevin Freeby on bass, and Steve Haney on percussion. Together, Otro Mundo beautifully combines the roots of Samba, Bossa Nova, Flamenco and Latin Jazz, as well as Middle Eastern Gypsy, Mediterranean Folk and Balkan music to create a distinctive musical experience.

The band’s new self titled recording “Otro Mundo” is to be released in February of 2010. It is filled with lush harmonies and intricate rhythms, as well as a good bit of playful improvisation. Collectively, the band has toured the United States, Canada, Europe and Mexico performing at stages ranging from small intimate clubs to Eastern European rock festivals, and even the Obama White House. Their performances and recordings consistently delight audiences and musicians alike. On any given night the band members can be seen throughout Southern California, playing together or as sidemen for some of the worlds most talented artists.

Members of Otro Mundo have performed and recorded with: Stevie Wonder, Jesse Cook, Jason Mraz, The Gypsy Kings, A.R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire composer), Karl Denson, Flamenco legend Ines Bacan, Peter Sprague,The Greyboy Allstars, Take 6,and Ozomatli

Some of Otro Mundo’s past clients include: The Wall Street Journal, The Oprah Winfrey Show, National Geographic TV, The White House, The World Baseball Classic, Honda of America, The World Famous San Diego Zoo, The Democratic National Convention in 2008, Sea World, The United States Navy, Sempra Energy, The San Diego Wild Animal Park, Hornblower Cruise Lines, The Hotel Del Coronado, Wyndham Emerald Plaza, Cafe Sevilla, Croce’s Jazz Bar, Hyatt Manchester Grand, The Marriott Hotels, Toyota, Seaport Village, L’Auberge Hotel, Aviara Resort, La Costa Resort & Spa, and many more.

Whether it’s soothing mood music , high energy groove tunes or anything in between, Otro Mundo will will meet your musical needs.

Inka Kings are considered the outmost representative group in the United States that combines Andean music (Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador) with Caribbean/Tropical, Flamenco, Classic and Melodic rhythms, interpreted with Andean instruments.

Tera has been performing for the past 25 years, 18 professionally. It all started when her Mexican father Juan Bonilla, born in Delicias, Chihuahua, met her mother Starla while she was in high school in Tustin, CA. They fell in love and that was just the beginning. Tera grew up the oldest of 5 children singing alongside her Papa on the guitar. This not only created a wealth of childhood memories but it helped her realize her love for music.

Tera began her path to being a professional entertainer by being crowned Miss Teen California (USA) after singing for the talent portion of the competition. From high school, her love of musical theatre led her to the University of California Irvine to study in their prestigious theatre department. From there,

Tera toured Europe and Japan entertaining the world. She has performed for the Primetime Emmys Governor’s Ball as well as the Academy Awards Governor’s Ball. She had a record deal with EMI Germany with her group Risquée. They released 2 albums and she again toured Europe promoting their dance, pop music.

Solazo is a fiery duo comprised of guitarist Bobby Moses Nichols & percussionist Al Martin. Performing rhythmic, melodic music they call Spanish Nouveau, their infectious interplay is sure to bring a special ambiance to any special event. Whether you want Solazo’s music to add just the right mellow background to a relaxing dinner, or add the right amount of fire to an energetic event, they will deliver. Hear the decade Bobby spent soaking up the music and culture of Latin America and Spain, or the years Al spent studying with master percussionists in Central America emerge in their music.

Solazo is modern acoustic music with a Spanish flair!

Miguel Lopez is a versatile and talented musician who has devoted many years to the study of the harp. He has performed on several television and radio programs in Mexico and the United States. As a result of his intense training, he has mastered a variety of musical genres such as folk music from Mexico and South America, popular, traditional, and contemporary.

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Professionalism, dedication, and loyalty to the century old traditions of the music and culture of Mexico continue to drive this group to new heights.

Founded in 1978, Mariachi Real De San Diego has established itself as a leader in its genre under the direction of its founder and leader, Pedro Gonzalez. Professionalism, dedication, and loyalty to the century old traditions of the music and culture of Mexico continue to drive this group to new heights. This Mariachi group has appeared in various movies including “Top Dog”, starring Chuck Norris, “Deadly Desire” starring Jack Scalia, the TV mini series “Space” with James Garner, as well as tv commercials for the Del Mar Racing Season. Mariachi Real has also performed for the Republican National Convention, two Super Bowls, the World Series, the All-Star Game and countless festivals and special events for international corporations and dignitaries.

Ben Camargo has played all around the desert since the early 1950’s. He owned his own restaurant Called Casa Camargo and has played for many celebrities that have visited the Palm Springs area. Ben is very popular and is used year round for corporate events.

Guitarist/composer Bruce Harvey is a founding member of Del Mundo. His interest in world music began as a Peace Corps volunteer in Somalia, East Africa. He spent two years in Spain, studying Spanish music and culture, before returning to the United States to form Del Mundo.

Del Mundo is Southern California’s finest contemporary flamenco band. With two flamenco guitars, bass and percussion, Del Mundo is dynamic and elegant, combining a Mediterranean feel with a Southern California Latin groove. Del Mundo has performed throughout Southern California and Hawaii, and recently concluded a successful tour of Spain, France and Italy.

Sariri is a word from the Aymara culture, inhabiting Bolivia and Peru. The Sariri is a ceremonial musician, keeper of treaditional music, that travels from place to place, his arrival signifies the beginning of the Fiesta. The band’s name serves to represent that objective of bringing the beautiful traditional music of South America, especially that of the native people of the Andes region.

Sariri is Francisco Duchicela (winds, percussion, vocals), Founder and Director; Jorge Quiros (winds, strings, vocals), Musical Director and Lead Instructor; Francisco Villalobos(strings, vocals), and Eduardo Cerecer (strings, vocals). Guest musicians are occasionally included in our venues to provide opportunity for local talent and other traveling Andes musicians.

Sariri is based out of San Diego, California.

Under the leadership of José Hernandez, Mariachi Sol de Mexico has become the Nation’s Premiere Mariachi group.

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