Orquesta La Moderna Tradicion - Open Dance Floor! October 31, 2010

"Their cadence is so sensual that it's virtually irresistible!"
-Enrique Fernandez, Miami Sun Sentinel

At the first note, you'll want to jump out of your seat. Orquesta La Moderna Tradición transports you to an era of sensual danzones and swinging cha-chasâthe music of the Havana social clubs of the 1950s. The only band of its type in the United States, the 12-piece ensemble captures the romance and style of a memorable era in Cuban dance music.

Violins and flutes weave lilting melodies against the backdrop of driving Afro-Cuban rhythms. The orchestra's repertoire ranges from traditional ballads to the latest salsa and timba grooves with surprising twists: you should hear their spin on the old church tune 'Golden Slippers' As one critic put it: "Imagine a blend of Tito Puente and a tango, and you'll begin to get an idea of the power and beauty of this music."

The Orquesta's equally diverse personnel have honed their talents in the worlds of jazz, salsa, flamenco and classical music. They include:

Orquesta La Moderna Tradición has performed at some of the most prestigious festivals and venues in the United States, including Lincoln Centerâs Midsummer Night Swing, San Francisco Jazz Festival, and the Smithsonian Institution - their tours have taken them from Alaska to El Paso and abroad. Their two recordings, 'Danzonemos' and 'Goza Conmigo,' which illustrate the breadth of their talent.