Orquesta Akokán

Orquesta Akokán is a multi-generational big band comprised of Havana's top musicians and the most creative talents from New York's Latin music scene. Their sound is a reinvigorated take on the golden era of Cuban mambo, rhumba, son, tumbao, and cha-cha-cha, combined with modern Latin jazz. The word "akokán" is Yoruban, used by Cubans to mean "from the heart." The Orquesta's 2018 self-titled debut on Daptone was recorded over four days at Havana's Areito Studios. After touring internationally, they reunited in Havana at Egrem Studios, which resulted in 16 Rayos in October 2021....