biographical info
TANGA | latin + electric + funk
TANGA represents the new voice of a generation raised on the afrolatin rhythms of salsa dance bands and the new urban sounds of latin pop, house and hip hop. Inspired by bands such as Ozomatli, Yerba Buena and Ojos de Brujo, TANGA packs the dance floor with a sound that is equal parts Cuban dance hall, afrolatin folklórica and old-school Nuyorican funk.
Performing since 2005, TANGA has been featured at major festivals, concert halls and clubs across the Pacific Northwest. Recent highlights include the Harmony Arts Festival, Festival Vancouver and the Vancouver International Salsa Festival, as well as a live performance on Shaw TV. Their single ‘Carlito Ceballos’ has received airplay on CBC TV and Radio Canada, and has been played by club DJs in Germany, Mexico and the UK.
TANGA will be releasing their second studio album in fall 2012, and will be performing across Western Canada to celebrate its release. Catch TANGA’s groove-heavy, high energy show and be ready to dance, TANGA style!
lineup
Malcolm Aiken Leader, Trumpet
influences
Spanish Harlem Orchestra
Cubanismo
Afro-Cuban All Stars
Jimmy Bosch
Irakere
Los Van Van
Charanga Habanera
Manolito Simoney
Tito Puente
Mario Bauza
Machito
Chico O'Farril
Dizzy Gillespie
Novalima
Ojos de Brujo
Ozomatli