The Latin Formula

Latin / Salsa Band

Also Performs As: Trio, Wedding Band, Oldies Band, Function / Party Band, Wedding Musician, Multi-Instrumentalist, One Man Band
Country: United Kingdom
Based In: New Eltham, London
Performs: Within 50 Miles
From: £900

We are a hot party band taking popular Rock and Pop hits (from Elvis to Ed Sheeran) and giving them a Cuban twist! Completing our sound with Cuban/Latin pieces. This exciting, energetic and infectious band guarantees you night of dancing, laughing and celebrating!

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Description

Our base fee of £900 includes:
- A 3-Piece Band:
- Two Lead Singers, Backing Vocals, Spanish Guitar, Saxophone & Flute, and Cuban Tres (Cuban Traditional Guitar).
- 2 sets x 45 minutes each (over a 2h period)
- 30 min break
- PA system free of charge
- Suitable for indoor venues of up to 80 guests.
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We also offer flexibility on performance times and in our line-up to suit:
Performance times:
- 2 x 45 minutes (over a 2h period) - £900
- 30 min break
- 2 x 60 minutes (over a 2h 30 min period) - £1150
- 30 min break
- 3 x 40 minutes (over a 3h perio ... d) - £1300
- 2 x 30 min breaks
Quotes above are based on a 3-piece band for local gigs. Additionally, we can offer larger formats up to a 5-piece band. Each extra musician £300
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Line-Up / Performance Options:
- Default Line-up:
(included in base fee)
- 3-Piece Band: Two Lead Singers, Backing Vocals, Spanish Guitar, Saxophone & Flute, and Cuban Tres (Cuban Traditional Guitar).
Larger line-ups also available:
(£300 per extra musician)
- 4-Piece Band: Two Lead Singers, Backing Vocals, Spanish Guitar, Saxophone & Flute, Cuban Tres (Cuban Traditional Guitar) and Latin Multi-Percussion.
- 5-Piece Band: Two Lead Singers, Backing Vocals, Spanish Guitar, Saxophone & Flute, Cuban Tres (Cuban Traditional Guitar), Latin Multi-Percussion and Bass.
(Guitarist is the Lead Singer and Front Man in all formats)
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Extra services:
- Early Arrival: £20 per hour per musician.
- Song requests: We are happy to accept special requests as long as they match our style and format. This extra service is subject to a two-month notice (minimum): £60 per song
- PA for bigger events: Our minimum fee includes a free of charge PA system holding up to 80 guests indoors (approx). A larger and more powerful PA system for bigger venues is subject to an additional cost: approx. £600
- Latin Music Playlist Service: Our minimum fee includes a free of charge Latin Music Playlist Service for breaks.

Set-List

*COVERS (In English) PLAYED IN CUBAN STYLE (Perfect to Dance):
Girl from Ipanema - Antonio Jobim
Cry me a river - Arthur Hamilton
The thrill is gone - BB King
Ten long years - BB King
Nobody loves me - BB King
When my heart starts beating like a hammer - BB King
The three o'clock blues - BB King
Stand by me - Ben E. King
Rock `round the clock - Bill Haley
Ain't no sunshine - Bill Withers
Just The Two of Us - Bill Withers
Knocking on heaven's door - Bob Dylan
Sunny - Bobby Hebb
Unchain my heart - Bobby Sharp - Ray Charles
My heart is in Havana - Cam ... ila Cabello
Father and son - Cat Stevens
Johnny B Goode - Chuck Berry
Shape of you - Ed Sheeran
Sorry seems to be the hardest word - Elton John
The Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
You are so beautiful - Joe Cocker
Imagine - John Lennon
Dust in the wind - Kansas
Blue suede shoes - Carl Perkins
Stairway to heaven - Led Zeppelin
Long tall Sally - Little Richard
What a wonderful world - Louis Armstrong
When the saints go marching in - Louis Armstrong
Beat it - Michael Jackson
Wonderwall - Oasis
Yesterday - Paul McCartney
Baby I love your way - Peter Frampton
Happy - Pharrel Williams
Another day in paradise - Phil Collins
I got a woman - Ray Charles
Hit the road Jack - Ray Charles
Hard times - Ray Charles
Californication - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Losing my religion - REM
Sweet Home Chicago - Robert Johnson
Killing me softly - Roberta Flack
Part-time lovers - Steve Wonder
I just called to say I love you - Steve Wonder
Englishman in New York - Sting
Fragile - Sting
Roxanne - Sting - The Police
Eye of the tiger - Survivor
The house of the rising sun - The Animals
I saw her standing there - The Beatles
Can’t buy me love - The Beatles
Come together - The Beatles
Twist & shout - The Beatles
She loves you - The Beatles
I wanna hold your hand - The Beatles
Let it be - The Beatles
All my loving - The Beatles
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Don't let me down - The Beatles
With a little help from my friends - The Beatles
Hotel California - The Eagles
The Latin Formula - The Latin Formula
Kico’s swing - The Latin Formula
Follow the band - The Latin Formula
Every breath you take - The Police
*CUBAN TRADITIONAL MUSIC (In Spanish and Perfect to Dance):
Chocó Guajira - Alfredo "Chocolate" Armenteros
Sabor a mí - Álvaro Carrillo
Bonito y sabroso - Benny Moré
Como fue - Benny Moré
20 años - Buenavista Social Club
Chan Chan - Buenavista Social Club
El cuarto de Tula - Buenavista Social Club
El carretero - Buenavista Social Club
Candela - Buenavista Social Club
Bilongo - Buenavista Social Club
Dos gardenias - Buenavista Social Club
El guateque campesino - Buenavista Social Club
El bohío - Buenavista Social Club
Píntate los labios María - Buenavista Social Club
Quizás, quizás - Buenavista Social Club
Marieta - Buenavista Social Club
Kímbara - Celia Cruz
La vida es un carnaval - Celia Cruz
Tus paisajes - Celia Cruz
Guantanamera - Joseíto Fndez-José Martí
Qué manera de quererte - Luis Emilio Ríos
Lágrimas negras - Miguel Matamoros
Son de la loma - Miguel Matamoros
María Cristina me quiere gobernar - Ñico Saquito
Años - Pablo Milanés
El breve espacio en que no estás - Pablo Milanés
Yolanda - Pablo Milanés
De qué callada manera - Pablo Milanés
Un montón de estrellas - Polo Montañez
Cachita - Rafael Hernández Marín
Rico vacilón Chachachá - Rosendo Quevedo
Échale salsita - Septeto Nacional Ignacio Piñeiro
En Guantánamo - Septeto Nacional Ignacio Piñeiro
Mueve la cintura mulata - Septeto Nacional Ignacio Piñeiro
El son desangrado - Silvio Rodríguez
El unicornio azul - Silvio Rodríguez
El día feliz que está llegando - Silvio Rodríguez
Historia de una silla - Silvio Rodríguez
Te amaré - Silvio Rodríguez
Anoche soñé contigo - Sonora Matancera
Somos los campeones de la Salsa - Willie Chirinos
*OTHER LATIN TUNES (In Spanish and Perfect to Dance):
Derroche - Ana Belén
Piel canela - Bobby Capó
Corazon Espinado - Carlos Santana
Bésame mucho - Consuelo Velazquez
No hay cama pa tanta gente - El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico
La casa por el tejado - Fito Fitipaldis
Los Huesos de Los Besos - Fito Fitipaldis
Moliendo Café - Hugo Blanco
La flaca - Jarabe de palo
Manantial de corazones - Jordano di Marzo
Burbujas de amor - Juan Luis Guerra
Despacito - Luis Fonsi
Llorarás - Oscar D' León
Melao de caña - Oscar D` León
Venezuela - Pablo Herrero y José Luis Armenteros
La Bamba - Ritchie Valens
Amigo - Roberto Carlos
Pedro Navaja - Rubén Blades
El padre Antonio y su monaguillo Andrés - Rubén Blades
Caballo viejo - Simón Díaz
La vaca mariposa - Simón Díaz
Dale suave Encarnación - Soneros Clásicos del Caribe
Abusadora - Wilfrido Vargas
Oye - Wilfrido Vargas
Oh qué será - Willie Colón

Biography

The Latin Formula is a Refreshing Project formed by experienced musicians from both Cuba and Venezuela who have performed internationally throughout their careers, including North America, Europe and Asia. The default Line-Up format is a 3-piece band, but for larger events we can offer bigger formats up to a 5-piece band.
The Latin Formula is not just a Cuban Band that sings Cuban Tunes in Spanish, which is great... But we are a completely different choice from the rest of Cuban Bands in London-UK. We do what they don't, since we also specialise in UK/US Greatest Hits played in Cuban Style. ...
In our performances, you should expect to listen to Cuban Classics as played by Buenavista Social Club Cuban Orchestra, Benny More, Miguel Matamoros, and many of the Greatest Cuban Hits of all times, along with Original Cuban Arrangements of hits by Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, Steve Wonder, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Sting, Joe Cocker, Oasis, and Ed Sheeran among others.
If you fancy something unique, refreshing, and special for your venue, we are the “Cuban Band Plus…” you are looking for.
The audience will be so delighted with our catchy rhythms that no one will be able to resist dancing to the band.
Your customers will love being involved in our show, singing along, clapping their hands, and playing
minor percussion instruments with us on stage... Fun and entertainment are guaranteed!
When the Latin Formula performs, you better bring your dancing shoes to join them for a Latin Experience full of rhythm, fun and catchy vibes.

Reviews (27 Reviews)

The Latin Formula - Latin / Salsa Band - New Eltham, London Event Location: London, UK Event Type: Birthday Party 12th July 2024

Michael and his band made the party. They were extremely professional (before the party I was already reassured by their professionalism and attention to detail). As soon as they started playing, the atmosphere of my party became joyful and fun, they sounded amazing (they play and sing fantastic and their sound system was great). It was my 50th birthday party with a mix of people from a broad range of nationalities and almost everyone was on their feet dancing because their music and presence was irresistible. Furthermore, they made me feel very special because they included my name in some of the songs that they played (it was all Cuban/Latinamerican as per my request) which was really fun. I would absolutely recommend them and would hire them again if I had another party. They were the highlight of my event (many guests of my party said this to me as well).

Reviewed by: Teresa C

The Latin Formula - Latin / Salsa Band - New Eltham, London Event Location: London, UK Event Type: Corporate Event 28th June 2024

We booked this band for a corporate event to celebrate the achievements of our customers. From the initial booking The Latin Formula communicated well and kept us updated. They arrived early to set up and test the equipment, meaning they were relaxed and composed and ready to start at the appropriate time.The band were very accommodating considering our time scales did not go to plan. Once the band started to play, the guests relaxed and really enjoyed the music, many guests commented on how much they enjoyed the music and singing and dancing. The Band made me as the organiser feel comfortable, communication was great, really accommodating gentleman. I would certainly have no hesitation in booking them for future events. Thank you for helping to make the day a great success.

Reviewed by: David

The Latin Formula - Latin / Salsa Band - New Eltham, London Event Location: Barrington, Cambridgeshire, UK Event Type: Birthday Party 22nd June 2024

The Latin Formula are brilliant! We hired them for a birthday party at our house, communication was excellent from the moment of booking. A most professional outfit who made our event a spectacular success. Arriving in good time, they set up without disruption to the proceedings. They are all talented musicians who played a wonderful mix of latin music and popular tunes cleverly adapted into a Cuban style which got everybody dancing. A highly polished yet personalised performance that impressed everyone and we would definitely recommend them.

Reviewed by: Duncan

Experience

The Latin Formula is formed by musicians with more than 20 years of experience in all types of events. Originally from both Cuba and Venezuela, we have performed internationally throughout our careers, including North America, Europe and Asia, sharing a piece of our music whilst embracing very well known English hits.

Previous Clients

*Evolution London. London, UK.
*LATA Expo (Latin American Travel Association). London, UK.
*IMO (International Maritime Organisation). London, UK.
*Spitafields Market. London, UK.
*Tryptich South Bank. London, UK.

Suitable for

Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Bachelorette / Hen Party Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Casinos Charity / Fundraising Event Christening Christmas Party Club Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Concerts / Tours Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Dinner Party Engagement Party Festival / Outdoor Event Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event New Year's Eve Party Nightclub Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party Social Club Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception

Additional Information

-Insured for Public Liability
- All equipment is PAT tested

Virtual Services Offer

Online Happy birthday

Your loved one (friend or family member) would be so happy to listen to a singing guitarist sing the Happy Birthday online in English and/or Spanish wherever you are in the world, as long as you have internet access.
This online service is subject to the singing guitarist availability and the fee is £10 being transferred in advanced.

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