¡Que empieza la Fiesta! Named for a stiff Dominican rum cocktail served in a coconut, the Coco Locos Salsa Orchestra brings all the warmth of Latin America to the party.

Alive with music and dance, this tropical group plays authentic Salsa big band favourites such as Celia Cruz & Gloria Estefan, and Latin Pop crossover artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Iglesias, Santana and Marc Anthony.

Female vocalists dressed in sizzling outfits work the crowd into a dance frenzy. The band includes up to five horns and a latin rhythm section that is sure to set the fiesta off Cuban style.

Can be paired with vocalists Al Ahh and Bobby to bring the Salsa to the streets.

Styles: Salsa, Latin Pop, Cha cha cha, Merengue, Bolero, Cumbia, Bossa Nova, Calypso, Samba and Reggae

Dance Instruction: Ballroom professionals are available to teach the basic steps of any style between sets. This leaves no excuse for doldrums after dinner. Everyone gets out on the dance floor, and has unforgettable interactive party experience.

Musicians/Format:
Latin Band, Salsa Orchestra, 4-18 piece Cuban band

Locations:
Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, regions
Vancouver, Whistler and regions

Select appearances:
2000 Calgary International Jazz Festival, Quincy’s
2000 Calgary White Hat Awards, Jack Singer Concert Hall
2001 Shopper’s Drug Mart Christmas celebration
2001 Imperial Oil Festive Season celebration
2002 Mescalero’s restaurant
2000 & 2001 Schlumberger Christmas Celebration

Band size: 4 to 18 musicians, several combinations are possible

• The Havana Trio and Friends (see video)
• Full Coco Locos Salsa Orchestra (8-15 musicians & vocalists)