TANGA- SIMMER AND SERVE
ˇTANGA! is Vancouver's hottest Latin dance band, bringing the exciting sounds of salsa dura and Latin jazz to audiences across the West Coast. This high-powered ensemble consistently packs concert venues and dance floors with their mix of innovative original compositions, popular Latin hits, and classic songs. Drawing from the traditions of Irakere, Cubanismo and the Afro-Cuban All-Stars, they blend smoldering grooves, sizzling horn solos, and fiery vocal harmonies, spicing it all up with a touch of their own West Coast flavour.
Since its formation in 2005 by trumpeter Malcolm Aiken, ˇTANGA! has taken Vancouver by storm, showcasing a new generation of home-grown salseros to concert audiences, dancers, jazz fans and club goers alike. Their music is a product of a unique collaboration of musicians which, just like the jazz-tinged salsa they play, is influenced by the many different musical, ethnic, and cultural origins of the band members.
ˇTANGA! is the essence of hard salsa with a uniquely Canadian edge. From salsa to bolero to Latin jazz, Tanga’s output is some quality West-Coast cookin’…
Just simmer, and serve!
For more information, contact:
Malcolm Aiken, musical director, ˇTANGA!
Email: malcolm@malcolmaiken.com
www.tanga.ca
ˇTanga! is…
Malcolm Aiken – Director and Trumpet
David Lopez- Vocals
Rafael Arguello – Vocals
Bryan Davies – Trumpet
Jeremy Vint - Trumpet
Francois Levesque - Trombone
Steve Mynett - Trombone
Niho Takase - Piano
Danny Tones – Congas and coros
Chris Denis – Bongos and coros
Miguel Benavides – Timbales
Salvador Pedraza - Bass
with guests:
William Benavides - Guitar and vocals
Eduardo Mandiola - Vocals
Sam Davidson - Clarinet
Rod Murray - Trombone
Miguelito Valdez - Insane Cuban Trumpet
