Sierra Maestra the ambassadors of Cuban son, the backbone of all Cuban music, combining Spanish and African influences will be playing at Darbucka World Music Bar, London, Monday 15th March 2010.

For 30 years, Sierra Maestra have been the torchbearers of Cuba’s son style and tonight they’ll be gracing the stage of Darbucka’s beautiful basement bar to play a special live set in celebration of the release of their new album Sonando Ya (World Village). Featuring trumpet, tres, guitar, bass, a battery of percussion and soul-stirring vocals, the 9-piece group dig deeply into the son tradition, whilst also highlighting their own original compositions. These are Cuban musicians of the highest pedigree (members of the group featured on the original Buena Vista Social Club recording) and this is a rare chance to catch them in an intimate space.

Around the band’s set, DJ Jamie Renton and guests will be spinning a perfect selection of Latin sounds for your listening (and dancing) pleasure.

Sierra Maestra are a Cuban band started in 1976. They sought to revive 1920′s classic son, which came from the mountain range on the east of Cuba, after which the band was named.

Sierra Maestra were the first group (and remain the best) of the modern era to play in the old-style son line-up: tres, guitar, trumpet, bongo, guïro, maracas and four-part harmony vocals.

All this + Darbucka’s mix of warm ambience, enchanting Middle Eastern decor and delicious Lebanese food.