The Chan Chan Band - Cuban & Latin Band

The Chan Chan Band is a London Latin band formed by experienced musicians from 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 Chan Chan Band is not your average Cuban Band! They not only sing Cuban tunes in Spanish, but they also specialise in English and American pop hits played in a Cuban Style. 

In their performances, you can expect to hear Cuban classics as played by the Buenavista Social Club Cuban Orchestra, Benny More, Miguel Matamoros, and many of the greatest Cuban hits of all times.

They mix these Cuban classics 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…' that 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 guests 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 Chan Chan Band performs, you better bring your dancing shoes to join them for a Latin experience full of rhythm, fun and catchy vibes!

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The Chan Chan Band - Cuban & Latin Band Repertoire

*COVERS (In English) PLAYED IN CUBAN STYLE (perfect for dancing)

  • 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  -  Camila 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 (also perfect for dancing)

  • Choco Guajira  -  Alfredo "Chocolate" Armenteros
  • Sabor a mí  -  Alvaro Carrillo
  • Bonito y sabroso  -  Benny More
  • Como fue  -  Benny More
  • 20 anos  -  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 bohio  -  Buenavista Social Club
  • Píntate los labios Maria  -  Buenavista Social Club 
  • Quizas, quizas  -  Buenavista Social Club 
  • Marieta  - Buenavista Social Club
  • Kímbara  -  Celia Cruz 
  • La vida es un carnaval  -  Celia Cruz 
  • Tus paisajes  -  Celia Cruz 
  • Guantanamera  -  Joseito Fndez-Josi Marti
  • Que manera de quererte  -  Luis Emilio Rios 
  • Lagrimas negras  -  Miguel Matamoros
  • Son de la loma  -  Miguel Matamoros 
  • Maria Cristina me quiere gobernar  -  Nico Saquito 
  • Anos  -  Pablo Milanes
  • El breve espacio en que no estas  -  Pablo Milanes
  • Yolanda  -  Pablo Milanes 
  • De que callada manera  -  Pablo Milanes  
  • Un monton de estrellas  -  Polo Montanez 
  • Cachita  -  Rafael Hernandez Marin 
  • Rico vacilon Chachacha  -  Rosendo Quevedo 
  • Echale salsita  -  Septeto Nacional Ignacio Pineiro 
  • En Guantánamo  -  Septeto Nacional Ignacio Pineiro 
  • Mueve la cintura mulata  -  Septeto Nacional Ignacio Pineiro 
  • El son desangrado  -  Silvio Rodriguez
  • El unicornio azul  -  Silvio Rodriguez
  • El dia feliz que esta llegando  -  Silvio Rodriguez
  • Historia de una silla  -  Silvio Rodriguez
  • Te amare - Silvio Rodriguez
  • Anoche sone contigo  -  Sonora Matancera 
  • Somos los campeones de la Salsa  -  Willie Chirinos

OTHER LATIN TUNES

  • Derroche  -  Ana Belen 
  • Piel canela  -  Bobby Capo
  • Corazon Espinado  -  Carlos Santana
  • Besame 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 Cafe  -  Hugo Blanco 
  • La flaca  -  Jarabe de palo
  • Manantial de corazones  -  Jordano di Marzo 
  • Burbujas de amor  -  Juan Luis Guerra 
  • Despacito  -  Luis Fonsi
  • Lloraras  -  Oscar D' Leon
  • Melao de cana  -  Oscar D Leon
  • Venezuela  -  Pablo Herrero y Jose Luis Armenteros
  • La Bamba  -  Ritchie Valens
  • Amigo  -  Roberto Carlos
  • Pedro Navaja  -  Ruben Blades
  • El padre Antonio y su monaguillo Andres  -  Ruben Blades
  • Caballo viejo  -  Simon Diaz
  • La vaca mariposa  -  Simon Diaz
  • Dale suave Encarnación  -  Soneros Clasicos del Caribe
  • Abusadora - Wilfrido Vargas 
  • Oye  -  Wilfrido Vargas 
  • Oh qua sera  -  Willie Colon

The Chan Chan Band - Cuban & Latin Band Feedback

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).

Teresa C, London, (July 2024)

We booked this band for a corporate event to celebrate the achievements of our customers. From the initial booking, the band 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.

David, Barnet. London, (June 2024)

The band 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.

Duncan, Barrington, Cambridgeshire, (June 2024)

Brilliant show last night at The Nightjar. Thank you so much for playing the rock’n’roll requests for us to dance. You brought the house down!

Helen, Nightjar, Carnaby, London, (June 2024)

We were incredibly fortunate to have the band perform at our wedding reception in Brixton. This band is truly exceptional. From start to finish, Michael’s professionalism and communication was outstanding. The trio infused our special day with an atmosphere of sunshine and pure joy. They curated a setlist that perfectly matched the vibe we aimed to create, getting our guests dancing straight after the ceremony with their infectious, uplifting energy. If you’re searching for a band that brings smiles to everyone’s faces and adds a touch of Latin flair, look no further. We are now just looking for an excuse to have another party so we can hire them again!

Emma & Gabriel, London, (May, 2024)

Thank you for playing at our wedding and for kicking off our celebrations! You have been the most brilliant band to work with and soooo organised with fantastic communication! We look forward to seeing you play again soon! Many thanks / Muchas Gracias.

Emma and Gabriel, London, (May 2024)

The band did a superb job entertaining our family for my mother’s surprise birthday party. they were extremely amenable to my mom’s wishes - knowing all of her songs and adjusting their set list to cope. I’d highly recommend them to anyone looking for a way to get the party going and people dancing.

Richard D, West London, (April 2024)

Truly authentic Cuban / Latin band with exceptional talent. Michael and his band were the perfect choice for our 50th birthday party and I would readily hire them again without a doubt. Thank you guys so much for the best party music - everyone had such a great time and loved the band!

Lisa and Jason, Hassocks, Sussex, (February 2024)

Thank you so much for a great night. All my friends loved to have your Latin music in my birthday party. They commented on how good you were. Some of them will get in touch soon.

Danielle, London, (January 2024)

The band performed at our party and made the evening. Everyone got involved in the Latin vibes. Communication was excellent and their song list was varied and fun, would definitely book again.

Robert C, London, (January 2024)

Wonderful band... Perfect for our New Year`s Eve Party! Everybody loved the band. Would absolutely recommend them!

Pedro, London, (December 2023)

Thank you very much, guys. You made the night. The first dance - You are so beautiful- played live was amazing. Gigi and me loved it. Thanks for being punctual and flexible with timing. You know how weddings are! We will definitely get in touch for my best man’s wedding party next year. You all were brilliant!

Matt & Gigi, Rye, East Sussex, (December 2023)

You were all brilliant! Thank you so much! You were amazing fitting in around us when we didn’t know what we were doing ourselves! All the international representatives loved your act, especially the Secretary General. I cannot thank you enough! I’m sorry I didn’t see you at the end. I just wanted to say thank you to all of you. Many thanks.

Natalia L, International Maritime Organisation. London, (September 2023)

Thank you so, so much for everything, we all had the best time with you performing, everyone absolutely loved it!! They also loved the story of how we found you to play - what a special band you are.

Aimee, London, (August 2023)

“It was amazing having the band at my Birthday Party! They were very punctual and polite. We loved their music. We had a lot of fun!!! Thank you, guys!

Maria, London, (July 2023)

They were a pleasure to work with. The communication in the lead up to our event was great to ensure the band met our brief exactly. On the day the band arrived promptly and set up with no fuss ready for the party to start. The delegates loved the Latin Music and audience participation, and it really made the party. I would recommend this band to anyone.

Maisie, Evolution London, (June 2023)

More than just a Cuban Band... Highly recommended! We wanted this band for our wedding since we are really into Cuban Music and fancied something special and a bit different from the conventional Cuban Bands around London. Our guests loved the way the singer got the crowd involved in the show with his interactive games; getting us to clap our hands, play percussion instruments - maracas and others, and singing very well-known English classics. Thank you very much for helping make our wedding so memorable.

Yraima and Steve, London, (February, 2023.)

Thank you very much - you were amazing! All of us loved dancing to your music. Your entertaining performance was a plus... My guests had such a great time in our wedding party. You gave a magic touch to our special night. We loved your version of 'You are so beautiful' for the first dance... Unforgettable. Thank you so much.

Sandra and Mick, London, (November, 2023)

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