Artes Latinas Agency
- Iowa City, IA
- Latin Band
- 6 Verified Bookings
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Grupo Bembe is a Latin band that originated in 2007 by manager David Lugo. The members include David Lugo, Chrisitan Rezza, Leo Gale, Roberto Bergeron, Nelson Ocasio, Angel Adedokun, and Efre Herndandez. Performing all throughout Indiana including other states, Grupo Bembe performs many forms of Latin music including Bomba ( the most African - derived Puerto Rican musical expression), Plena (Puerto Rican cultural music), Salsa as well as Bachata, Cumbia and (link hidden)eir mission is to promote Latin music, especially cultural music from Puerto Rico, by means of musical performances, workshops, and other musical activities.
They're absolutely amazing! Grupo Bembe was full of enthusiasm throughout their entire performance. Their music was wonderful! I got a chance to speak with them after the Carmel festival and they were extremely welcoming and great to talk to. I would HIGHLY recommend hiring this awesome group of people. They would be fantastic for any event. :)
Such an awesome band! Saw them at Fiesta Indianapolis this year and they were amazing. They didn't just play Salsa but they also played some other latin genres which made it more interesting for me since I don't know a lot about Latin music. Their energy and stage presence is awesome! You can tell they like to be on stage together. Also, they pull people on stage to dance, which is pretty cool.
Price Range: Contact for rates
Languages: English, Spanish
Bembe has what many people describe as a unique style and flavor, not only playing Salsa, Bomba and Plena, but for the other popular genders Bembe has performed Bachata, Merengue and Cumbia. Music played with percussion (congas and bongos) and with a keyboard, base, saxophone and the typical Puerto Rican string instrument, el Cuatro, it’s very hard to resist moving your body.
Grupo Bembe is a Latin band that originated in 2007 by manager David Lugo. The members include David Lugo, Chrisitan Rezza, Leo Gale, Roberto Bergeron, Nelson Ocasio, Angel Adedokun, and Efre Herndandez. Performing all throughout Indiana including Indiana University, Lilly Corporate Center, IMA, El Meson, and in other states, Grupo Bembe performs many forms of Latin music including Bomba ( the most African - derived Puerto Rican musical expression), Plena (evoking the quotidian lives of pauperized Puerto Rican workers), Salsa ( a Caribbean genre popular across Latin America) as well as Bachata, Cumbia and Merengue. Their mission is to promote Latin music, especially cultural music from Puerto Rico, by means of musical performances, workshops, and other musical activities and festivals.
Some of Grupo Bembe's Appearances:
State House, Indianapolis
Jazz Kitchen, Indianapolis
Garfield Park, Indianapolis
Military Park, Indianapolis
Tru Night Club, Indianapolis
Marian College, Indianapolis
Tata’s Cuban Caf, Indianapolis
Marriot Downtown, Indianapolis
Adobo Bar and Grill, Indianapolis
Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis
Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis
El Meson Mexican Restaurant, Indianapolis
Bryan Park, Bloomington
Indiana University, Bloomington
University Apartments, Bloomington
University Elementary School, Bloomington
Collins Living and Learning Center, Bloomington
Duncan Hall, Lafayette
Purdue University, Lafayette
Ivy Tech Community College, Lafayette
Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne
Central High School, East Chicago
Roberto Clemente Center, East Chicago
Stapp Circle S Ranch, Greensburg
Grupo Bembe plays all types of Latin Music. The set list changes depending on the event.
David Lugo | Manager |
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