Roberto Fonseca

IMN representation: North America

Cuban music is currently Described as the most promising and important talent in Cuban music, Roberto Fonseca’s sound is compelled by a deep sense of spirituality and influenced by his Havanan heritage. A fabulously gifted pianist, composer, and bandleader, Fonseca has toured the world with Omara Portuondo and the Buena Vista Social Club and is now generating heat with his own electrifying band.

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REVIEWS

His latest collection of originals features his knockout touring band and guest vocalists, but remains steeped in the razorsharp rhythms and sultry emotions of Cuban musical tradition.
The Financial Times

It’s a heartbeat for contemporary AfroCuban life.
The Times

His piano playing is muscular and quicksilver, percussively rhythmic and floating melodic.
London Evening Standard

From that point it became very clear that this band was anything but predictable, and their set was absolutely, wonderfully gripping.
The Arts Desk