Liga Latina
Nordic supergroup Liga Latina · Carribean Latin Jazz of the highest order ★
Cuban, Latin and Caribbean Folk and Jazz is one long love story between the Spanish guitar and the African drum. From Guaguancó - practically the mother of all Cuban music - to styles such as Danzón, Bossa Nova, Cumbia and especially Són which with the influence of American Jazz in the 1920s led to the modern Bolero and later exposed throughout the world by legendary Buena Vista Social Club.
Liga Latina is a unique gathering of driven Scandinavian musicians for whom it is a passion to convey the legacy of styles that originate hereof, at a high artistic and international level. Their acclaimed compositions as well as interpretations of the Latin song book, form an energetic sphere where creativity and respect for the masters go hand in hand. It has made them a permanent component of many Jazz and World music festivals with guest musicians from all over the world.
’A writer can only explain the genuineness and authenticity of its musicians and sound as musical magic’ ★★★★★ All About Jazz [US] ‘Grand album. The band plays almost unnaturally great' // Jazz Special [DK] 'This is a European supergroup' // A World in London, BBC [UK] 'Ready for the world to follow the footsteps of legends' ★★★★★ Strutter Magazine [NL] 'The same thrill as when I first heard Buena Vista Social Club in 1997' ★★★★★ side33 [DK] 'A debut that sets new standards in World Music’ ★★★★★ GlobalNyt [DK] 'Super album from a supergroup’ ★★★★★ Songlines Magazine [UK] 'With a great deal of respect for the great masters of Latin folk music, Liga Latina celebrates life on this tiny masterpiece’ ★★★★★ Almonde [INT]
