Rene Alvarez y Su Cuban Combination

Rene Alvarez y Su Cuban Combination is a vibrant Cuban salsa band led by Rene Alvarez, a talented trombonist, pianist, and composer originally from Santiago de Cuba. After moving to London, Rene brought together Cuban musicians living in the UK to form the Cuban Combination, a group dedicated to sharing authentic Cuban rhythms with global audiences. Their music blends traditional salsa with Afro-Cuban roots, and they have released several albums, including "Abriendo los Caminos," which showcases their rich, danceable sound crafted with contributions from skilled musicians on piano, trumpet, percussion, and vocals.

Over the years, Rene Alvarez y Su Cuban Combination has toured worldwide, thrilling salsa fans from Europe to Japan and South America. They have played at festivals, exclusive clubs, and private events, even featuring in the James Bond film "No Time to Die." Rene Alvarez has also evolved musically by exploring connections between Cuban music and other styles like funk and afrobeats in projects beyond Cuban Combination, reflecting the vibrant diversity of London's music scene. Their accessible yet authentic approach continues to grow their following among Latin music lovers everywhere.