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CuatroDeDiciembre.com - 4 De Diciembre, UK Salsa Band con Swing
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- CuatroDeDiciembre.com - UK Salsa Band con Swing
4 de Diciembre knows what dance music is about; having a cutting-edge sound with modern harmonies whilst remaining firmly grounded in Afro-Cuban traditions. The ensemble is equally comfortable interpreting sones and son montunos as it is performing its own original salsa-timba compositions.
The band is named after the date of Chango's day, the Afro-Cuban Orisha of fire and music, the eve of which is commemorated with much music, dance and revelry all across the island.
4 de Diciembre was named following a coincidence: the first recording of one theme track called "Nueva Generación" fell on a 3rd of December, where its final inspiración went:
"Festejemos como si mañana fuera 4 de Diciembre"*
[Party as if tomorrow were the 4th of December]
Fiery, Passionate, Energetic, Entertaining,
They're all that.
From son montuno to out-and-out club-floor salsa, their musical arrangements are irresistibly danceable.
Artistic influences include: Ray Barretto, Charanga Habanera, Oscar Hernandez, Rebeca Mauleón-Santana, Orquesta Gitano, Johnny Pacheco, Cesar Pedroso, Johnny Polanco, José Luis “Changuito” Quintana, Marty Sheller, Carlos “Patato” Valdes, Los Van Van.
Band Members
Nathan Dixon - Vocals, Timbales
Dan Bradley - Timbales, Guitar
Catie Williams - Flute, Alto Flute
Jan Rens - Violin
Carolyn Bunce - Tenor Saxophone
Mike Beaken - Trombone, Trumpet
Loo Yen Yeo - Vocals, Congas
Wib - Congas
Anna Menendez - Vocals, Bass
Jeremy Wise - Vocals, Piano
