Multinational Salsa Band, Conjunto Breve, was founded by their leader, percussionist Brevan Hampden in 2012. Members of the band come from all walks of life, from all areas of the world, including Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Venezuela, The United States of America, and more. This band mixes the sounds of New York Style Salsa and Cuban Salsa, and members of the group have played with many famous Salsa Musicians including (but not limited to) Celia Cruz, La India, Tito Rojas, Raulin Rosendo, Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz, Paquito Guzman, Tito Gomez, Luis Enrique, N’Klabe, and many others. Look for sounds of Puerto Rico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, and sounds of American Music from this band, as they encompass all walks of life, from all areas of the world.
Africa Unplugged is a dynamic group, led by djembe master, guitarist and songwriter, Atiba Rorie. The band uses traditional percussion instruments from West Africa in combination with guitars and bass to play traditional rhythms while drawing from influences across the world. Their creativity results in a funky, soulful blues and dance music that keeps you moving as they tell stories from the old world and the new!
