Photo credit Lara Merrington
The HAVANA MEETS KINGSTON 15 piece Super Group will make their debut live appearances in Australia and New Zealand in March 2018. Playing dates at WOMADelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and WOMAD NZ.
A live sound clash with a difference, bringing roots reggae, dub and dancehall together with son, salsa and rumba The HAVANA MEETS KINGSTON band boasts a world-class lineup of musicians: the legendary rhythm section of SLY & ROBBIE (JA) and Band Leader MISTA SAVONA - Keys (AU), are joined by BARBARITO TORRES - Tres/Laud (CU)and ROLANDO LUNA - Piano (CU) from the Buena Vista Social Club, JULITO PADRON from Irakere - Trumpets/Vocals (CU), YAROLDY ABREU from Chucho Valdes - Percussion (CU), RANDY VALENTINE - Vocals (JA/UK), BRENDA NAVARETTE - Vocals/Percussion (CU), SOLIS - Vocals (CU), BOPEE from Inna de Yard - Guitar (JA), OLIVER VALDES - Percussion (CU) and a supporting Australian Horn section.
THURSDAY 8 MARCH THE TIVOLI THEATRE QLD SUNDAY 11 MARCH WOMADELAIDE SA WEDNESDAY 14 MARCH THE ENMORE THEATRE NSW THURSDAY 15 MARCH THE FORUM VIC SATURDAY 17 MARCH