Balangandan

Balangandan feature an international line-up of musical heavyweights from Cuba, Colombia, the UK, the USA, India, and Italy, all based and living here in London.

Balangandan, voted “Band of the Year” in 1999 by Jazz Live, play both original material and rearrangements of popular salsa classics, and with a diverse repertoire can perform authentic hard-hitting Salsa and Cuban Timba as well as fine Latin Jazz.

Balagandan have performed at venues such as the Royal festival Hall, the Barbican Centre, 606 Jazz Club and Smollensky’s, with private clients from the London Philharmonic Orchestra to as far away as the Seychelles.

Balangandan released their debut CD “En Cha” which was played on radio stations at the time such as Jazz FM and GLR as well as by popular Latin DJ's throughout the United Kingdom.

What our clients have said in the past :

• Royal festival Hall, London – Sue Edwards – “Balangandan are a lively and exciting band who always deliver high energy, high quality Latin/Salsa, delighting our audiences with a charismatic performance and have each time impressed us with their musical talent and professionalism.”

• 606 Club, London – Steve Rubie - “ This band is, in my opinion, one of the best Latin bands currently performing, response from clients have always been overwhelmingly positive”.

• London Philharmonic Orchestra – Richard Mallett – “Balangandan are, as ever, a joy to be hold combining virtuoso playing with great showmanship but always paying respect to the music, their superb performance brought our special event to a spectacular climax at the Royal festival Hall.”

Below are 5 tracks from Balangandan's album "En Cha".