Rumba Calzada’s countless performances, festivals, tours and sold-out shows in Canada, USA, Malaysia and the Philippines have set a standard for authentic Latin jazz and salsa music.
Originally formed in 1991 by Boying Geronimo and now fronted by his son, Raphael Geronimo, the band has recorded four albums with a variety of nominations, including a Juno Award (2002 World Music Album of the Year), Westcoast Music Awards (2002 Outstanding World Record of the Year) and Canadian Independent Music Awards (2002 Best Overall Album).
In 2008, the band performed at the Borneo Jazz Festival in Sarawak, Malaysia, and was voted “Crowd Favorite” to return in 2009.
With airplay and media acclaim around the world, including Montreal, Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Malaysia and Manila, Rumba Calzada is gearing up for more shows and recordings, with an album completely new planned for 2022.
Canada-based Rumba Calzada brought down the house with their eclectic mix of Latin, salsa and Afro-Cuban rhythms.
Nominated for a june 2002 award for world music album of the year -rumba calzada volume 3;
Nominated for a 2002 Westcoast Music Award for Best Roots/Traditional Cover: Rumba Calzada Volume 3 Nominated for a 2002 Canadian Independent Music Award for Best Global Album – Rumba Calzada Volume 3;
2008 Western Canada Music Award Nominee for Outstanding Global Recording of the Year – Rumba Calzada Album 4.
Topics: 1. Rumba Ehh; 2. Cumbia for women; 3. Bobby Rodriguez; 4. The kettledrum sounds; 5. Same as the sea; 6. Black Pants; 7. I will not forget; 8. Eddie in the park; 9. Departure; 10. Feel the Sun.
Musicians: Louis Mastroianni – piano and keyboards; Allan Johnston – vocals and bass; Rolando Rolo Preza – Voice and congas; Susana Williams – Member; Vince Mai – trumpet; Tristan Paxton; Raphael Geronimo – timpani; Rod Murray – trombone; Luis Pablo Melgar – Trombone; Danay Sinclair – vocals; Charon Cynthia-Rodriguez Miguelito-Valdes – trumpet; Dawn Pemby – vocals